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How to get fromChampaign to Waukeshaby bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Isr to Downtown Chicagobus bus 2-Northbound / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Goerke's Corners Park & Ridebus bus FlixBus 2548
    6h 45m

  2. Drive 228.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Waukeshacar car 228.4 mi
    4h 14m
    $42–61

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    6h 48m
    $82–164

  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 Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    5h 36m
    $92–347

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus 2-Northbound / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    8h 14m

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Champaign to Waukesha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Isr to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Downtown Chicago, Chicago Bus Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 6h 48m.

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