There are 5 ways to get from Wheaton to Champaign by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
4h 20m$47–63Drive 136.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wheaton to Champaigncar 136.1 mi
2h 37m$25–35Train
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 35m$78–119Train, fly
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
4h 14m$55–274Train, bus
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
4h 56m$30–44
Wheaton to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wheaton to Champaign is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Wheaton to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheaton to Champaign. However, there are services departing from West St & Indiana St and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Wheaton to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Wheaton and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Wheaton and Champaign is 145 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Wheaton to Champaign, including transfers.
Wheaton to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Wheaton to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wheaton station.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Champaign is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Wheaton, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wheaton to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Wheaton to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Wheaton to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheaton to Champaign is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Wheaton to Champaign.
There are 59+ hotels available in Champaign.