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How to get fromChampaign to Northern Illinois Universityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Northern Illinois University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    5h 20m
    $55–80

  2. Drive 145.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 145.5 mi
    3h 11m
    $27–39

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    6h 38m
    $51–103

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train Up-W
    7h 2m
    $28–54

Champaign to Northern Illinois University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Bus Station and Dekalb in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rd in around 6h 38m.

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