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How to get fromChampaign to Palatineby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Palatine by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    4h 6m
    $49–93

  2. Bus, line 29 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from 95th Red Line Station to State & E. Wackerbus bus 29
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    5h 10m
    $27–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    4h 40m
    $46–63

  4. Drive 151.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Palatinecar car 151.3 mi
    2h 51m
    $28–40

  5. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    3h 8m
    $53–253

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    3h 56m
    $157–374

Champaign to Palatine by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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