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How to get fromGurnee to Champaignby bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Gurnee to Champaign by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus Milwaukee
    5h 19m
    $67–172

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    6h 10m
    $30–47

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    5h 46m
    $50–97

  4. Drive 168.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to Champaigncar car 168.2 mi
    3h 11m
    $31–45

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    5h 18m
    $63–298

Gurnee to Champaign by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Gurnee, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign once daily. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Champaign-Urbana via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 46m.

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