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How to get fromWest Chicago to Champaignby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from West Chicago to Champaign by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    4h 43m
    $48–94

  2. Drive 134.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Champaigncar car 134.5 mi
    2h 54m
    $25–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 5m
    $30–49

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    4h 23m
    $60–294

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    5h 58m
    $47–68

West Chicago to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between West Chicago, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a train from West Chicago to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 43m. 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. Jefferson Lines also services this route 4 times a week.

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