There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Niles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2h 3m$51–250Bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway Red Line
4h 13m$25–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 43m$45–93Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
4h 9m$49–66Drive 141.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Nilescar 141.8 mi
2h 42m$26–38
Champaign to Niles by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Niles is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Niles is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $50 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Niles station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Harlem Station via Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Niles. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Jefferson Park via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Champaign and Niles is 155 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Niles without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Champaign to Niles, including transfers.
Champaign to Niles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Niles is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $50 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 3h 43m, you could also bus and line 56 bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Niles, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from 95th to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Niles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Niles is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Champaign to Niles.
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