There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Park Forest by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
2h 46m$38–75Drive 107 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Park Forestcar 107 mi
1h 50m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Mattesonbus 2-Northbound / ...
3h 21m$36–63Bus, line 352 bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2bus 352
4h 17m$23–38
Champaign to Park Forest by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Park Forest is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Park Forest is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Park Forest. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at Lincoln Hwy & Western Ave via Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Park Forest. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at 211th St. via Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Champaign and Park Forest is 111 miles. The road distance is 107.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Park Forest without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Champaign to Park Forest, including transfers.
Champaign to Park Forest bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Park Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Park Forest is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Park Forest, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Matteson twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route twice daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Matteson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Matteson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Park Forest bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Matteson station.
Champaign to Park Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Park Forest is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Champaign to Park Forest.
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