There are 5 ways to get from Zion to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Zion to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 55m$44–95Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
6h 13m$30–48Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus Milwaukee
5h 22m$52–76Drive 174 mi
- Drive from Zion to Champaigncar 174 mi
3h 24m$32–46Train, fly
- Take the train from Zion to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
4h 27m$62–296
Zion to Champaign by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zion to Champaign is to train and bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Zion to Champaign is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Zion to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Sheridan Rd & 27th St and arriving at Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign via Sheridan Rd & Washington St and Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Zion to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Zion and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Zion and Champaign is 172 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.
The best way to get from Zion to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Zion to Champaign, including transfers.
Zion to Champaign bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Zion to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Zion station.
The best way to get from Zion to Champaign is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 22m.
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 $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
- 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 Zion to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Zion to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $35–55
- 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
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Zion to Champaign bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign station.
Zion to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zion to Champaign is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Zion to Champaign.
There are 50+ hotels available in Champaign.