How to Travel from

Champaign to Elgin

by Rideshare or Car

United States of America Champaign Elgin

Cheapest

By car (722 km)

7 h 18 min

722 km.

from $39

Other

Rideshare

7 h 18 min

722 km.

from $9.42

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$292.99–$560.50

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Decatur Airport to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.86–$254.77

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

2h 36m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$19.11–$101.91

Metra

Phone:

+1 312-322-6777

Website:

metra.com

Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

1h 14m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.33–$9.55

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.10–$114.65

Pace Bus

Phone:

+1(847) 364-7223

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

pacebus.com

Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$3.06–$4.33

Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Highland

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.80–$3.95

Peoria Charter Coach Company

Phone:

+1 800-448-0572

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

peoriacharter.com

Bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield

Ave. Duration:

3h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$52.23–$58.60

What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Elgin is to drive which costs $29.35 - $43.48 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Elgin is to fly and bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $271.74 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Illinois Terminal and arriving at Highland Ave & Spring St via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Champaign to Elgin?

The distance between Champaign and Elgin is 265 km. The road distance is 264 km.

How do I travel from Champaign to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $19.57 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Elgin?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Champaign to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Elgin bus from?

Champaign to Elgin bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Elgin train from?

Champaign to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Champaign to Elgin?

The best way to get from Champaign to Elgin is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $19.57 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17.39 - $119.57 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Champaign to Elgin bus arrive?

Champaign to Elgin bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.

Where does the Champaign to Elgin train arrive?

Champaign to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Elgin is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Champaign to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 133+ hotels available in Elgin. Prices start at $38.21 per night.

Book in Elgin

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG

495 Airport Rd, Elgin

Fine

8.8

Candlewood Suites Elgin by IHG

1780 Capital St, Elgin

Fine

8.6

Comfort Suites Elgin

2480 Bushwood Drive, Elgin

Fine

8.3

All accommodation options in ElginAll hotels

Sears Centre

The Now Arena (originally known as the Sears Centre, Sears Centre Arena and stylized as NOW Arena) is a multi-purpose arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a northwest suburb 25 miles (40 km) from Chicago, near land which formerly contained the Poplar Creek Music Theater. Since 2016, the arena has been home to the Windy City Bulls, the Chicago Bulls' affiliate in the NBA G League.

Cantigny Park

Cantigny (/kænˈtiːni/ kan-TEE-nee) is a 500-acre (200 ha) park in Wheaton, Illinois, 30 miles (48 km) west of Chicago. It is the former estate of Joseph Medill and his grandson, Colonel Robert R. McCormick, publishers of the Chicago Tribune. Open to the public from February through December, Cantigny comprises expansive formal and informal gardens, a historic Georgian-style brick house, a military museum, a visitor center with cafe, a picnic grove with pavilion, an outdoor playground, hiking paths and a 27-hole golf course with driving range, pro-shop and restaurant.

Fox River Trolley Museum

The Fox River Trolley Museum is a railroad museum in South Elgin, Illinois. Incorporated in 1961 as R. (Railway Equipment Leasing and Investment Co.), it opened in 1966 and became the Fox River Trolley Museum in 1984.

Elgin

Elgin is a city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of Illinois, United States. Elgin is located 35 mi northwest of Chicago, along the Fox River. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 114,797, the 6th most populous city in Illinois.

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Two ways to Travel from Champaign to Elgin

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

United Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

Metra

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Pace Bus

Peoria Charter Coach Company

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