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How to get fromChampaign to West Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus, subway, train, car, or plane

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

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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 OTC to West Chicagotrain train Up-W
    4h 23m
    $50–94

  2. Drive 134.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to West Chicagocar car 134.2 mi
    2h 53m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the subway from 95th to Rooseveltsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Harlem-Greensubway subway
    4. Take the train from Oak Park to West Chicagotrain train
    4h 47m
    $26–44

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train
    3h 56m
    $54–254

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
    5h 55m
    $46–69

Champaign to West Chicago by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and West Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to West Chicago via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.

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