There are 4 ways to get from Downers Grove to Champaign by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
3h 42m$47–62Drive 129.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downers Grove to Champaigncar 129.2 mi
2h 30m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 23m$34–90Line 330 bus, fly
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 48m$56–285
Downers Grove to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Champaign is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Downers Grove to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Main St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Downers Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Downers Grove and Champaign is 130 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Downers Grove to Champaign, including transfers.
Downers Grove to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Downers Grove station.
Downers Grove to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Champaign is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Downers Grove to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 23m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Downers Grove to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Downers Grove to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downers Grove to Champaign is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Downers Grove to Champaign.
There are 60+ hotels available in Champaign.