What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Winnetka?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Winnetka is to bus and subway which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Winnetka?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Winnetka is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Winnetka?

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 41m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Winnetka?

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.

How far is it from Champaign to Winnetka?

The distance between Champaign and Winnetka is 146 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Winnetka without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Winnetka without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Winnetka?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Champaign to Winnetka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Winnetka bus from?

Champaign to Winnetka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Winnetka train from?

Champaign to Winnetka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Champaign to Winnetka?

The best way to get from Champaign to Winnetka is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 151 bus and line 147 bus and line 213 bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Champaign to Winnetka bus arrive?

Champaign to Winnetka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Champaign to Winnetka train arrive?

Champaign to Winnetka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Winnetka?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Winnetka is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Champaign to Winnetka.

Where can I stay near Winnetka?

There are 196+ hotels available in Winnetka.

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Winnetka by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 49m
$41–83
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway Red Line
4h 23m
$22–36
Drive 148.1 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Winnetkacar 148.1 mi
2h 52m
$27–39
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Winnetkatrain
3h 23m
$54–273
Bus, line 151 bus, line 147 bus, line 213 bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Michigan & Hubbardbus 151
3. Take the bus from Michigan & Hubbard to Rogers & Paulinabus 147
4. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Green Bay Rd & Pine Stbus 213
4h 41m
$50–66
Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
5h 5m
$57–279

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

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.6 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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 $30–80 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, and Howard CTA Station in around 4h 41m.

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