There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to South Elgin by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
5h 37m$41–86Bus via Auburn Gresham
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 603
6h$25–43Drive 142.2 mi
- Drive from Champaign to South Elgincar 142.2 mi
3h 12m$26–38Fly, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
4h 3m$53–272Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
6h 54m$48–65
Champaign to South Elgin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to South Elgin is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to South Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to South Elgin. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at La Fox St & Prairie St via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to South Elgin. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Champaign and South Elgin is 169 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to South Elgin without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Champaign to South Elgin, including transfers.
Champaign to South Elgin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to South Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to South Elgin is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Auburn Gresham, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and South Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to La Fox St & Prairie St via Chicago Union Station, Elgin, and Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to La Fox St & Prairie St via Chicago, 95th, Jackson-Red, Jackson-Blue, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A in around 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to South Elgin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Champaign to South Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to South Elgin is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Champaign to South Elgin.
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