There are 5 ways to get from Lyons to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
3h 59m$74–114Drive 126 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lyons to Champaigncar 126 mi
2h 29m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago
4h 9m$50–65Line 330 bus, fly
- Take the bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 34m$53–271Line 62 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to State & Rooseveltbus 62
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 53m$26–40
Lyons to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyons to Champaign is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lyons to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyons to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Harlem Ave & 44th St and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Harlem & Archer and Chicago Midway Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyons to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Lyons and Champaign is 140 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lyons to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Lyons to Champaign, including transfers.
Lyons to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Chicago Midway Airport station.
Lyons to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lyons to Champaign is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Lyons, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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 Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to State & Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lyons to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Lyons to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyons to Champaign is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Lyons to Champaign.
There are five+ hotels available in Champaign.