There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Winnetka by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 49m$49–91Bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway Red Line
4h 23m$23–40Drive 148.1 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Winnetkacar 148.1 mi
2h 52m$27–39Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Winnetkatrain
3h 21m$53–253Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 46m$50–66Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h$157–374
Champaign to Winnetka by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Winnetka is to bus and subway which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Winnetka is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Winnetka via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Champaign and Winnetka is 146 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Winnetka without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Champaign to Winnetka, including transfers.
Champaign to Winnetka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Winnetka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Winnetka is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Winnetka, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 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 $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route twice daily.
- 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
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from 95th to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Winnetka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Winnetka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to Winnetka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Winnetka is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Champaign to Winnetka.
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