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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    4h 41m
    $48–94

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 3m
    $29–49

  3. Drive 160.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Champaigncar car 160.3 mi
    3h 2m
    $30–43

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    4h 13m
    $61–295

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
    7h 18m
    $52–72

Lake Forest to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 41m. 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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