There are 6 ways to get from Waukesha to Urbana by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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 Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
7h 59m$74–159Drive 230.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukesha to Urbanacar 230.1 mi
4h 17m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
8h 23m$47–79Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MKE - CMI
6h 20m$92–448Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
8h 34m$68–91Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
5h 51m$102–337
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Urbana is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Waukesha to Urbana is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to Urbana. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at Green & Race via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Downtown Chicago and Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukesha to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Waukesha and Urbana is 236 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Urbana without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Waukesha to Urbana, including transfers.
Waukesha to Urbana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Waukesha to Urbana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Urbana is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $450 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Urbana, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Lincoln Square Garage East via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Champaign-Urbana, and Illinois Terminal in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Green & Race via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, Downtown Chicago, and Illinois Terminal in around 8h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
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 General Mitchell International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $43–47
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $43–47
- Website
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waukesha to Urbana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Waukesha to Urbana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to Urbana is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Waukesha to Urbana.
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