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How to get fromChampaign to Elkhartby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Elkhart by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 23m

  2. Drive  204.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Elkhartcar car 204.8 mi
    3h 47m
    $38–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 25m
    $126–194

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CMI - SBN
    5h 8m
    $113–402

  5. Bus via South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus Bsb 26 / ...
    8h 29m
    $41–60

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 18m
    $108–345

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 25m.

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