There are 5 ways to get from Glen Ellyn to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 28m$48–93Drive 135.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Ellyn to Champaigncar 135.8 mi
2h 35m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
4h 43m$48–64Line 90 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 48m$62–296Train, bus
- Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 50m$30–48
Glen Ellyn to Champaign by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Champaign is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Ellyn to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Main/Pennsylvania and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Yorktown Center and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Glen Ellyn and Champaign is 152 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Ellyn to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Glen Ellyn to Champaign, including transfers.
Glen Ellyn to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Glen Ellyn to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Glen Ellyn station.
The best way to get from Glen Ellyn to Champaign is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, 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. Peoria Charter Coach also services this route 4 times a week.
- 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 Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
Glen Ellyn to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Glen Ellyn to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Ellyn to Champaign is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Glen Ellyn to Champaign.
There are 55+ hotels available in Champaign.











