There are 5 ways to get from Elmhurst 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 Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
4h 10m$47–62Drive 138.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elmhurst to Champaigncar 138.6 mi
2h 25m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 15m$47–93Line 309 bus, line 330 bus, fly
- Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus
- Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 19m$58–293Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 37m$29–48
Elmhurst to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Champaign is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Champaign. However, there are services departing from York/Second/Palmer and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Elmhurst and Champaign is 141 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Elmhurst to Champaign, including transfers.
Elmhurst to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Elmhurst to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elmhurst station.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Champaign is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elmhurst 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 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.com
Train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
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
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- 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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elmhurst to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Elmhurst to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Champaign is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Elmhurst to Champaign.
There are 57+ hotels available in Champaign.