There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Glen Allen by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane CMI - RIC
6h 29m$168–687Drive 720.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Glen Allencar 720.4 mi
12h 36m$132–190Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus
23h 7m$192–291Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
24h$255–641Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane DEC - RIC
9h 9m$171–692
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.
The distance between Champaign and Glen Allen is 642 miles. The road distance is 724.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Glen Allen without a car is to bus which takes 23h 7m and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Champaign to Glen Allen, including transfers.
Champaign to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 23h 7m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 24h.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Glen Allen via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 23h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Decatur Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Decatur Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Glen Allen is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 12:36 PM in Champaign and 1:36 PM in Glen Allen.
Champaign to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Glen Allen is 725 miles. It takes approximately 12h 36m to drive from Champaign to Glen Allen.
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