There are 6 ways to get from Benton Harbor to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
5h 33m$61–144Drive 197.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Benton Harbor to Champaigncar 197.6 mi
3h 25m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
6h 1m$55–84Taxi to South Bend, fly
- Take the taxi from Benton Harbor to South-Bend-Airport-SBNtaxi
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane SBN - CMI
4h 31m$168–477Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
6h 8m$47–77Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
5h 21m$81–352
South Bend (SBN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Benton Harbor to Champaign is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Benton Harbor to Champaign is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Benton Harbor station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Downtown Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Benton Harbor station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Benton Harbor and Champaign is 220 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.
The best way to get from Benton Harbor to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Benton Harbor to Champaign, including transfers.
Benton Harbor to Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
Benton Harbor to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
The best way to get from Benton Harbor to Champaign is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Benton Harbor, MI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Benton Harbor to Champaign-Urbana via St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Benton Harbor to Illinois Terminal via St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station, Chicago Union Station, and Downtown Chicago in around 6h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from South Bend to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Benton Harbor to Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Benton Harbor. It is currently 7:42 PM in Benton Harbor and 6:42 PM in Champaign.
Benton Harbor to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benton Harbor to Champaign is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Benton Harbor to Champaign.
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