There are 5 ways to get from Palatine to Urbana by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 58m$49–95Drive 150.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palatine to Urbanacar 150.3 mi
3h 1m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
5h 13m$48–64Train, fly
- Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 22m$63–297Train, bus
- Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
5h 21m$30–50
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Urbana is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Palatine to Urbana is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Palatine to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Rand/Evergreen and arriving at Green & Race via Woodfield Mall and Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Palatine to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Palatine and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Palatine and Urbana is 161 miles. The road distance is 151.2 miles.
The best way to get from Palatine to Urbana without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Palatine to Urbana, including transfers.
Palatine to Urbana bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Palatine to Urbana train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
The best way to get from Palatine to Urbana is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Urbana, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Palatine to Lincoln Square Garage East via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Champaign-Urbana, and Illinois Terminal in around 4h 58m. 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.
- 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
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Palatine to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Palatine to Urbana bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Palatine to Urbana train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Urbana is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Palatine to Urbana.
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