There are 6 ways to get from Cicero to Champaign by bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago / ...
3h 45m$48–62Drive 129.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cicero to Champaigncar 129.7 mi
2h 18m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
3h 49m$43–89Subway, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Take the subway from 54th/Cermak to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 26m$58–293Line 35 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Sox-35th Red Line Stationbus 35
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 21m$24–42Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
4h 17m$160–430
Cicero to Champaign by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cicero to Champaign is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cicero to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cicero to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Cicero & 24th Place and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Chicago Midway Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cicero to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Cicero and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Cicero and Champaign is 133 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cicero to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Cicero to Champaign, including transfers.
Cicero to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Chicago Midway Airport station.
Cicero to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Cicero to Champaign is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Cicero, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 20m. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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 54th/Cermak to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Sox-35th Red Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Cicero to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Cicero to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cicero to Champaign is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cicero to Champaign.
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