There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Elkins Park by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CMI - PHL
6h$117–520Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
20h 12m$144–227Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
23h 51m$565–937Drive 754.5 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Elkins Parkcar 754.5 mi
13h 3m$134–193Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
24h 12m$187–284Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
24h 20m$496–791
Champaign to Elkins Park by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Elkins Park is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Elkins Park is to fly which takes 6h and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Elkins Park station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Elkins Park. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Elkins Park via Chicago Union Station, Washington Union Station, Drexel Station at 30th St and Jefferson Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 51m.
The distance between Champaign and Elkins Park is 718 miles. The road distance is 759 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Elkins Park without a car is to bus which takes 20h 12m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Champaign to Elkins Park, including transfers.
Champaign to Elkins Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Elkins Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Elkins Park is to fly which takes 6h and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 20h 12m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $950 and takes 23h 51m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Elkins Park, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Elkins Park via Indianapolis Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Jefferson Station in around 20h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- 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
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Elkins Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Elkins Park is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 5:49 AM in Champaign and 6:49 AM in Elkins Park.
Champaign to Elkins Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Elkins Park is 759 miles. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Champaign to Elkins Park.
There are 73+ hotels available in Elkins Park.







