There are 5 ways to get from Plano to Champaign by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 44m$57–119Drive 118.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plano to Champaigncar 118.3 mi
2h 42m$22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
5h 12m$42–77Train, fly
- Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
4h 30m$72–322Bus
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
5h 57m$55–79
Plano to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plano to Champaign is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Plano to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Plano to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Naperville Metra and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Yorktown Center and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Plano station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Plano Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Plano and Champaign is 181 miles. The road distance is 119 miles.
The best way to get from Plano to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Plano to Champaign, including transfers.
Plano to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Plano to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Plano Station.
The best way to get from Plano to Champaign is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Plano, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Plano Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 44m. 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- 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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Plano to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Plano to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plano to Champaign is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Plano to Champaign.
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