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How to get fromChampaign to South Elginby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to South Elgin by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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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 Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    5h 36m
    $48–94

  2. Drive 142.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to South Elgincar car 142.2 mi
    3h 12m
    $26–38

  3. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    6h
    $27–48

  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
    4h 1m
    $52–252

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    6h 54m
    $48–65

Champaign to South Elgin by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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 Bay 1 in around 5h 36m. 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, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 6h.

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