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

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Austin is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Austin is to fly and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $75 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Austin. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Austin via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee and Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Champaign to Austin?

The distance between Champaign and Austin is 389 miles. The road distance is 422.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Champaign to Austin without a car is to bus via Milwaukee which takes 13h 30m and costs $130 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Champaign to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Austin bus from?

Champaign to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where does the Champaign to Austin bus arrive?

Champaign to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Austin is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Champaign to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are six+ hotels available in Austin.

Champaign to Austin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Austin by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (RST)plane CMI - RST
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
5h 17m
$78–402
Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (RST)plane BMI - RST
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
11h 49m
$70–395
Bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus
4. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
13h 30m
$135–224
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus
4. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
15h 17m
$325–538
Drive 420 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Austincar 420 mi
7h 31m
$72–104
Train, bus via Madison
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
4. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
13h 58m
$152–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
4. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
15h 40m
$110–201

Champaign to Austin by bus

7Weekly Buses

13h 30mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 386.3 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Austin, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Austin via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Rochester in around 13h 30m.

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