There are 5 ways to get from Lisle 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 Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
4h 27m$48–64Drive 129.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lisle to Champaigncar 129.1 mi
2h 26m$24–34Train
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 29m$40–91Train, fly
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
4h 15m$60–294Train, bus
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 59m$25–41
Lisle to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to Champaign is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisle to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Yorktown Center and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisle to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Lisle and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Lisle and Champaign is 145 miles. The road distance is 129.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lisle to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Lisle to Champaign, including transfers.
Lisle to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Lisle to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lisle station.
The best way to get from Lisle to Champaign is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Lisle, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisle to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 29m.
- 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
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lisle to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Lisle to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to Champaign is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Lisle to Champaign.
There are 50+ hotels available in Champaign.







