There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Northwestern University by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 56m$73–113Bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway Red Line
4h 7m$25–38Drive 145.2 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Northwestern Universitycar 145.2 mi
2h 45m$27–39Fly, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
3h 33m$53–262Bus, line 147 bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
4h 14m$51–66
Champaign to Northwestern University by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Northwestern University is to bus and subway which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Northwestern University is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Wabash and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Foster via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Champaign and Northwestern University is 144 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Champaign to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Champaign to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Northwestern University is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 147 bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Northwestern University via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington & Wabash, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 4h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from 95th to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Northwestern University is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Champaign to Northwestern University.
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