There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Columbus by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the taxi from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbustaxi
2h 55m$118–164Drive 164.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Columbuscar 164.5 mi
2h 52m$30–44Fly, taxi
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CMI - IND
- Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi
5h 26m$208–612Bus, taxi via Greenwood
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the taxi from County Line Rd at Greenwood Park Mall to Columbustaxi
4h 24m$100–136
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Columbus is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Columbus is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Champaign and Columbus is 165 miles. The road distance is 165.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Columbus without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 55m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Champaign to Columbus, including transfers.
Columbus is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 11:29 PM in Champaign and 12:29 AM in Columbus.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Columbus is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Champaign to Columbus.
There are 32+ hotels available in Columbus.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Columbus, IN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Champaign to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can drive from Champaign to Columbus in around 2h 52m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $80–150
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
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