There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Sycamore by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 16m$101–154Drive 145.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Sycamorecar 145.1 mi
3h 18m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
5h 21m$122–159Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus, taxi
- 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 to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
- Take the taxi from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Sycamoretaxi
3h 19m$126–346Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain Up-W
6h 50m$47–76Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
3h 58m$230–467
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Sycamore is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Sycamore is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Sycamore. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Sycamore. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Champaign and Sycamore is 189 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Sycamore without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Champaign to Sycamore, including transfers.
Champaign to Sycamore bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Sycamore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Sycamore is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $160 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Sycamore, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Sycamore via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Elburn in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- 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
- $29–220
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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
- $29–220
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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Oak Park to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- 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
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $75–150
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Sycamore bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Champaign to Sycamore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Sycamore is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Champaign to Sycamore.
There are 11+ hotels available in Sycamore.







