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How to get fromNaperville to Champaignby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    4h 35m
    $45–91

  2. Drive 132.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Naperville to Champaigncar car 132.1 mi
    2h 33m
    $25–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    4h 47m
    $48–64

  4. Line 330 bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3h 55m
    $61–296

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 5m
    $26–46

  6. Line 330 bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $163–433

Naperville to Champaign by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Naperville to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, 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.

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