There are 4 ways to get from Downers Grove to Urbana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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 Downers Grove to Champaign, IL - ISRbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
3h 57m$47–62Drive 131.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downers Grove to Urbanacar 131.1 mi
2h 34m$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 48m$45–91Train, fly
- Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
4h 12m$63–297
Downers Grove to Urbana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downers Grove to Urbana is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Urbana is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Downers Grove to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Main St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Champaign, IL - ISR via Downers Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Downers Grove and Urbana is 133 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Urbana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Downers Grove to Urbana, including transfers.
Downers Grove to Urbana bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Downers Grove station.
Downers Grove to Urbana train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
The best way to get from Downers Grove to Urbana is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Urbana, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Downers Grove to Champaign, IL - ISR 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Downers Grove to Lincoln Square Garage East via Chicago Union Station, Champaign-Urbana, and Illinois Terminal in around 4h 48m.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downers Grove to Champaign, IL - ISR
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Downers Grove to Urbana bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Champaign, IL - ISR station.
Downers Grove to Urbana train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downers Grove to Urbana is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Downers Grove to Urbana.
There are 56+ hotels available in Urbana.