There are 5 ways to get from South Shore to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, 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 63rd St. to Homewoodtrain Me
- Take the train from Homewood to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
3h 24m$34–75Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
3h 27m$22–38Drive 128.4 mi
- Drive from South Shore to Champaigncar 128.4 mi
2h 14m$24–34Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Jeffery & 71st Street to Madison & Wabashbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 29m$58–290Line 63 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Stony Island & 63rd/64th to Midway Orange Line Stationbus 63
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago / ...
4h 19m$48–62
South Shore to Champaign by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Shore to Champaign is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from South Shore to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from South Shore to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Lafayette & 79th Street and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from South Shore to Champaign. However, there are services departing from 63rd St. and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between South Shore and Champaign is 121 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Shore to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from South Shore to Champaign, including transfers.
South Shore to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
South Shore to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from 63rd St. station.
The best way to get from South Shore to Champaign is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between South Shore, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a train from 63rd St. to Champaign-Urbana via Homewood in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr once daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 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 63rd St. to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Homewood to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jeffery & 71st Street to Madison & Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Stony Island & 63rd/64th to Midway Orange Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
South Shore to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
South Shore to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Homewood station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shore to Champaign is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from South Shore to Champaign.
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