How to go from Chicago Downtown to Champaign Urbana?

If you in
Chicago Downtown, you could take a train from the Union Station (downtown Chicago) to Illinois
Terminal in Champaign. The train is fast and convenient.

Amtrak trains depart three times daily.
The trains take around 2h30 – 3 hours to arrive to Champaign. You will need to
buy your ticket in advance. Sometimes the train is sold out or can be very
expensive if you buy last minute tickets. 

The companies Peoria Charter and
Greyhound also offer transportation from Chicago to Champaign. For more
information, check the following websites:

• Amtrak                         Location: Chicago Union Station
• Peoria Charter           (Check the locations
  for pick-up) 
• Greyhound                  Location:  Central Bus Station 

How to go from O’Hare Airport to the Union Station in Downtown Chicago ?

It is
possible to go from O’Hare International Airport to the Union Station in downtown Chicago
and then take a train to Urbana-Champaign. You can take a subway train (CTA
blue line) from O’Hare to Chicago, and get off at Clinton station. Then, go to
the Union Station and take the train to Champaign. However, this option can be very
inconvenient if you have big suitcases. If you are going from
Midway airport to Chicago, take the Orange Line Train.

Safe travels!