There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Ann Arbor by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 48m$120–170Bus via Auburn Gresham
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
10h 6m$54–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 50m$99–225Drive 340.7 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Ann Arborcar 340.7 mi
5h 40m$63–90Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane CMI - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 51m$97–492Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
8h 8m$175–800
Champaign to Ann Arbor by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Ann Arbor is to bus via Auburn Gresham which costs $50 - $110 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Champaign and Ann Arbor is 386 miles. The road distance is 342.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Champaign to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Champaign to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Ann Arbor is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 2:50 AM in Champaign and 3:50 AM in Ann Arbor.
Champaign to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Ann Arbor is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Champaign to Ann Arbor.
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