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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    4h 33m
    $48–94

  2. Drive 148.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatine to Champaigncar car 148.4 mi
    2h 57m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    4h 49m
    $47–63

  4. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3h 19m
    $59–293

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    4h 55m
    $29–49

  6. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    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 10m
    $161–430

Palatine to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Palatine to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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