IL → IL · about 125 miles
Champaign to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 38 direct buses and trains a week from Champaign to Chicago. The fastest takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:50 AM and the last at 7:08 PM.
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- Buses and trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 2h 20m
- First departure
- 2:50 AM
- Last departure
- 7:08 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:50 AM | 5:10 AM | 2h 20m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:30 AM | 9:15 AM | 2h 45m | Daily | Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:24 AM | 1:00 PM | 2h 36m | Daily | Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:10 PM | 6:45 PM | 6h 35m | Daily | Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:40 PM | 4:05 PM | 2h 25m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:05 PM | 8:35 PM | 2h 30m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:08 PM | 9:45 PM | 2h 37m | Daily | Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Champaign Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Champaign
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Champaign to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 36 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Champaign to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 7:08 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Champaign to Chicago?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Champaign?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Champaign-Urbana.