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How to get fromChampaign to Saint Charlesby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Saint Charles by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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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 Genevatrain train Up-W
    4h 33m
    $61–109

  2. Drive 135.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Saint Charlescar car 135.7 mi
    3h 4m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Oak Park to Genevatrain train Up-W
    4h 57m
    $38–59

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 10m
    $82–296

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
    5h 2m
    $87–113

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Saint Charles, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Saint Charles via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Geneva in around 4h 33m. 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.

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