There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Champaign by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
3h 45m$45–60Drive 148.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Plaines to Champaigncar 148.5 mi
2h 36m$28–40Train
- Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 15m$77–118Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
2h 28m$48–273Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 36m$28–42Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
4h 23m$51–278
Des Plaines to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Champaign is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Champaign is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $45 - $280.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility and arriving at Illinois Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Des Plaines and Champaign is 153 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $60.
The bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Des Plaines to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.
Des Plaines to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Des Plaines station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Champaign is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $280 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Des Plaines to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Des Plaines to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Des Plaines to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Champaign is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Des Plaines to Champaign.
There are 47+ hotels available in Champaign.