There are 5 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Champaign by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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 Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
3h 40m$87–110Drive 155.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Zurich to Champaigncar 155.8 mi
3h 9m$29–42Train
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 49m$98–143Train, fly
- Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 39m$74–307Train, bus
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
5h 11m$49–67
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Zurich to Champaign is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Zurich to Champaign is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Zurich to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Woodfield Mall and arriving at Illinois Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Zurich to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Barrington and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Lake Zurich and Champaign is 164 miles. The road distance is 156.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Lake Zurich to Champaign, including transfers.
Lake Zurich to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Lake Zurich to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Champaign is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Lake Zurich, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Champaign-Urbana via Barrington, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Zurich to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Lake Zurich to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Zurich to Champaign is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Lake Zurich to Champaign.
There are 46+ hotels available in Champaign.