There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Wheaton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or subway
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 Wheatontrain Up-W
4h 12m$49–93Drive 136 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Wheatoncar 136 mi
2h 38m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
4h 41m$47–63Fly, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Wheatontrain
3h 45m$53–253Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus 2-Northbound / ...
- Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway Blue Line
7h 27m
Champaign to Wheaton by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Wheaton is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Wheaton is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at Liberty Dr & Hale St via Oak Brook Center / Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Wheaton via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Champaign and Wheaton is 155 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Wheaton without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Champaign to Wheaton, including transfers.
Champaign to Wheaton bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Wheaton is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Wheaton, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Wheaton via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 12m. 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. Peoria Charter Coach also services this route once daily.
- 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
- 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
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 Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Wheaton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from O'Hare to Forest Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Wheaton bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Oakbrook Mall station.
Champaign to Wheaton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Wheaton is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Champaign to Wheaton.
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