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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    4h 44m
    $43–89

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 6m
    $27–43

  3. Drive 162.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Bluff to Champaigncar car 162.3 mi
    3h 5m
    $30–43

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lake Bluff to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    4h 18m
    $56–295

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
    7h 21m
    $52–72

Lake Bluff to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Lake Bluff, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Bluff to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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