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How to get fromZion to Champaignby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Zion to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zion to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    4h 55m
    $49–95

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    6h 13m
    $30–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus Milwaukee
    5h 22m
    $67–171

  4. Drive 174 mi

    1. Drive from Zion to Champaigncar car 174 mi
    3h 24m
    $32–46

  5. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the train from Zion to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    4h 27m
    $62–296

  6. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Zion to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $164–433

Zion to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Zion, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Zion to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign once daily. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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