There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Grand Valley State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
8h$196–299Drive 270.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Grand Valley State Universitycar 270.3 mi
4h 36m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 29mFly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane CMI - GRR
5h 8m$113–407Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 39m
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Grand Valley State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Grand Valley State University is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Grand Valley State University. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Meijer - Standale via Chicago Union Station and Rapid Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Grand Valley State University station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Champaign and Grand Valley State University is 320 miles. The road distance is 271.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Grand Valley State University without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Champaign to Grand Valley State University, including transfers.
Champaign to Grand Valley State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Grand Valley State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Grand Valley State University is to train which takes 8h and costs $190 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $410 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Grand Valley State University, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Grand Valley State University via Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Grand Valley State University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Rapid Central Station, and Meijer - Standale in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- 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
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Grand Valley State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to Grand Valley State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Grand Valley State University is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Champaign to Grand Valley State University.
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