There are 5 ways to get from Lyons to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
3h 59m$44–89Drive 126 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lyons to Champaigncar 126 mi
2h 29m$23–34Bus via Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 7m$25–49Line 330 bus, fly
- Take the bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 33m$58–291Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago / ...
4h 9m$50–65
Lyons to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyons to Champaign is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lyons to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyons station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
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 $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Lyons to Champaign, including transfers.
Lyons to Champaign bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Chicago Bus 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 $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Union Station, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 7m.
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 $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Four other operators also service this route.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyons to Champaign bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 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 54+ hotels available in Champaign.







