There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
2h 23m$56–288Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 23m$24–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 18m$42–90Drive 138.2 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Champaigncar 138.2 mi
2h 49m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
4h 57m$47–62
O'Hare to Champaign by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Champaign is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Champaign is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $55 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between O'Hare and Champaign is 146 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from O'Hare to Champaign, including transfers.
O'Hare to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
O'Hare to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Champaign is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $55 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 4h 18m, you could also bus via Auburn Gresham, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- 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
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
O'Hare to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Champaign is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from O'Hare to Champaign.
There are 50+ hotels available in Champaign.