There are 5 ways to get from Lombard 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 23m$48–63Drive 133.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lombard to Champaigncar 133.2 mi
2h 40m$25–36Train
- Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 25m$77–118Train, fly
- Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
4h 8m$54–283Train, bus
- Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 46m$28–42
Lombard to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Champaign is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lombard to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Washington/Westmore-Meyers and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Yorktown Center and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Lombard to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Lombard and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Lombard and Champaign is 142 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Lombard to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Lombard to Champaign, including transfers.
Lombard to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Lombard to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lombard station.
The best way to get from Lombard to Champaign is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Lombard, 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 Lombard to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 25m.
- 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 Lombard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Lombard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Lombard to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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
- $70–110
- 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
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lombard to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Lombard to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Champaign is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Lombard to Champaign.
There are 46+ hotels available in Champaign.