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How to get fromChampaign to Wilmetteby train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    3h 43m
    $43–86

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway subway Red Line
    4h 20m
    $23–36

  3. Drive 145.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Wilmettecar car 145.3 mi
    2h 46m
    $27–39

  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 Irving Park to Clybourntrain train
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Wilmettetrain train
    3h 17m
    $54–272

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    4h 36m
    $48–63

Champaign to Wilmette by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Wilmette, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route twice daily.

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