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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Champaignby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Champaign by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    5h
    $44–90

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 22m
    $28–44

  3. Drive 158.1 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Champaigncar car 158.1 mi
    3h 34m
    $29–42

  4. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3h 48m
    $56–295

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    5h 59m
    $48–65

  6. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    5h 46m
    $63–300

Crystal Lake to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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