There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Champaign-Urbana by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 35m$45–91Drive 132.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Champaign-Urbanacar 132.2 mi
2h 34m$25–35Bus
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
4h 47m$48–64Line 330 bus, fly
- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 55m$61–296Train, bus
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
5h 5m$27–46
Naperville to Champaign-Urbana by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Champaign-Urbana is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Champaign-Urbana is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Champaign-Urbana. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Yorktown Center and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Champaign-Urbana. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Naperville and Champaign-Urbana is 157 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Champaign-Urbana without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Naperville to Champaign-Urbana, including transfers.
Naperville to Champaign-Urbana bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Naperville to Champaign-Urbana train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Champaign-Urbana is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Champaign-Urbana, 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.
- 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.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
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
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Naperville to Champaign-Urbana bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Naperville to Champaign-Urbana train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Champaign-Urbana is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Naperville to Champaign-Urbana.
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