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How to get fromChampaign to Waterlooby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 21m
    $91–194

  2. Drive 231.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Waterloocar car 231.3 mi
    4h 24m
    $43–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 24m
    $100–140

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane CMI - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Waterlootaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $158–442

  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 28m
    $81–120

Champaign to Waterloo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Waterloo Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 24m.

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