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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)

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    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    3h 43m
    $78–117

  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 17m
    $25–37

  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 21m
    $54–262

  5. Bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    4h 23m
    $51–66

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest 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 $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Central Street & Lawndale via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington & Wabash, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 4h 23m.

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