Rome2Rio

How to get fromChampaign to Austinby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Find Transport to Austin

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Champaign to Austin by plane, bus, bus (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.

  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Rochester, bus

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CMI - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus bus
    5h 24m

  2. Drive 420 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Austincar car 420 mi
    7h 31m
    $77–111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    13h
    $94–168

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Albert Leabus bus
    15h 12m
    $202–404

  5. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane CMI - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Albert Leabus bus
    9h 54m
    $93–381

  6. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Rochester (RST)plane plane BMI - RST
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus bus
    9h 35m

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ORD - RST
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus bus
    7h 33m

  8. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 3rd Ave. SW & 2nd St. SW to Austin Riverside Arenabus bus
    14h 14m
    $131–233

  9. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1401
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    15h 10m

Champaign to Austin by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Champaign to Austin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 386.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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 Des Moines and Albert Lea in around 13h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound