There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Chattanooga by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane CMI - CHA
4h 53m$105–439Drive 458.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Chattanoogacar 458.2 mi
8h 33m$84–121Train, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
11h 54m$140–234Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane DEC - CHA
6h 34m$113–444Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
12h 25m$129–168
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Chattanooga is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Chattanooga. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Groome Transportation Chattanooga via Indianapolis Union Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S and Nashville Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Champaign and Chattanooga is 401 miles. The road distance is 460.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Chattanooga without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Champaign to Chattanooga, including transfers.
Champaign to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 12h 25m.
Champaign to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Chattanooga is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:43 AM in Champaign and 4:43 AM in Chattanooga.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chattanooga via Indianapolis Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, Nashville International Airport, Nashville Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Chattanooga is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Champaign to Chattanooga.
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