There are 5 ways to get from Shedd Aquarium to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
3h 55m$42–88Line 3 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Michigan & Roosevelt to State & 95th Streetbus 3 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 35m$22–38Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 4m$48–62Drive 134.4 mi
- Drive from Shedd Aquarium to Champaigncar 134.4 mi
2h 21m$25–36Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 29m$56–288
Shedd Aquarium to Champaign by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shedd Aquarium to Champaign is to line 3 bus and bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Shedd Aquarium to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Shedd Aquarium to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Congress Plaza & Michigan and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Shedd Aquarium station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Shedd Aquarium and Champaign is 132 miles. The road distance is 135.2 miles.
The best way to get from Shedd Aquarium to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Shedd Aquarium to Champaign, including transfers.
Shedd Aquarium to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Shedd Aquarium to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Shedd Aquarium to Champaign is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $290 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route 3 times a day.
- 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 Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Michigan & Roosevelt to State & 95th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Shedd Aquarium to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Shedd Aquarium to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shedd Aquarium to Champaign is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Shedd Aquarium to Champaign.
There are 57+ hotels available in Champaign.