There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Plano by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
4h 32m$58–120Drive 118.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Planocar 118.2 mi
2h 42m$22–32Bus, line 3 bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from State & 95th Street to Michigan & Monroebus 3 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain
5h 39m$43–75Fly, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain
4h 19m$66–282Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
6h 7m$54–80
Champaign to Plano by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Plano is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Plano is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Plano. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at Naperville Metra via Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Plano station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Plano Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Champaign and Plano is 181 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Plano without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Champaign to Plano, including transfers.
Champaign to Plano bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Plano train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Plano is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Plano, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Plano Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from State & 95th Street to Michigan & Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Plano bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Champaign to Plano train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Plano is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Champaign to Plano.
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