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

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    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
    $72–154

  2. Drive 204.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Elkhartcar car 204.7 mi
    3h 47m
    $38–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 28m
    $80–115

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CMI - SBN
    4h 7m
    $133–522

  5. Bus via South Street Station

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    8h 30m
    $41–66

Champaign to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, 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 28m.

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