There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to University Park by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
3h 36m$37–77Drive 105.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to University Parkcar 105.7 mi
1h 49m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Matteson, ILbus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
5h 9m$50–70Bus, line 352 bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2bus 352
5h 39m$24–39
Champaign to University Park by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to University Park is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to University Park is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to University Park. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at 810-824 Sandra Dr via Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct and University Park Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to University Park. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at University Park via Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Champaign and University Park is 117 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to University Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Champaign to University Park, including transfers.
Champaign to University Park bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to University Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to University Park is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and University Park, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Matteson, IL twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Matteson, IL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to University Park bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Matteson, IL station.
Champaign to University Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to University Park is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Champaign to University Park.
There are 80+ hotels available in University Park.





