There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Detroit (DTW)plane CMI - DTW
4h 24m$83–432Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
10h 33m$60–116Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 13m$137–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
9h 15m$128–266Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Champaign to Detroit-DTW349.1 mi
6h 28mDrive 349.1 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 349.1 mi
6h 28m$64–92Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
6h 3m$173–739
Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $80 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Champaign and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 304 miles. The road distance is 351.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 9h 13m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 9h 13m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
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
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Champaign to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 12:36 AM in Champaign and 1:36 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Champaign to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 472+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Champaign and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









