There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare to Urbana 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 25m$60–292Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 48m$24–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 43m$44–91Drive 140.1 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Urbanacar 140.1 mi
2h 53m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
5h 21m$48–63
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Urbana is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Urbana is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $55 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Lincoln Square Garage East via Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between O'Hare and Urbana is 148 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Urbana without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from O'Hare to Urbana, including transfers.
O'Hare to Urbana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
O'Hare to Urbana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Urbana is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $55 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 4h 43m, you could also bus via Auburn Gresham, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Urbana, 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to Urbana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
O'Hare to Urbana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Urbana is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from O'Hare to Urbana.
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