There are 8 ways to get from Champaign to Harpers Ferry by plane, subway, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CMI - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
8h 42m$111–511Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Harpers Ferry Amtraktrain Floridian
19h 32m$202–495Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 17m$164–254Drive 632 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Harpers Ferrycar 632 mi
11h 35m$116–167Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
8h 46m$992–1,673Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
9h 9m$165–802Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
9h 27m$502–1,172Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
9h 23m$444–1,730
Champaign to Harpers Ferry by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Harpers Ferry is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Harpers Ferry is to fly and subway and train which takes 8h 42m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Harpers Ferry. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Jefferson Pike at McDonald's via Chicago Bus Station and East Street at Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Harpers Ferry. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Harpers Ferry Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 32m.
The distance between Champaign and Harpers Ferry is 672 miles. The road distance is 635.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Harpers Ferry without a car is to train which takes 19h 32m and costs $200 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Champaign to Harpers Ferry, including transfers.
Champaign to Harpers Ferry bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Harpers Ferry is to train which takes 19h 32m and costs $200 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 20h 17m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Harpers Ferry, WV, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Harpers Ferry Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Harpers Ferry via Chicago Bus Station, Frederick Bus Station, East Street at Transit Center, and Jefferson Pike at McDonald's in around 20h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Harpers Ferry bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Harpers Ferry is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:26 AM in Champaign and 4:26 AM in Harpers Ferry.
Champaign to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Harpers Ferry is 636 miles. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Champaign to Harpers Ferry.
Book your Champaign to Harpers Ferry train tickets online with Omio.
There are 189+ hotels available in Harpers Ferry.






