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How to get fromChicago to Champaign-Urbanaby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Champaign-Urbana by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2h 30m
    $21–45

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2h 31m
    $40–85

  3. Drive 134.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Champaign-Urbanacar car 134.1 mi
    2h 20m
    $25–36

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3h
    $56–288

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    3h 44m
    $22–40

Chicago to Champaign-Urbana by bus

Calendar71Weekly Buses
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Champaign-Urbana, IL, USA?

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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