There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Johnstown by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane DEC - JST
6h 45m$105–436Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
15h 10m$93–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 33m$371–584Drive 533.5 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Johnstowncar 533.5 mi
9h 30m$98–141Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORD - JST
6h 55m$128–418Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane CMI - JST
5h 1m$97–420Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
16h 27m$139–224
Champaign to Johnstown by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Johnstown is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Johnstown is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Johnstown. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Johnstown Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Johnstown station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Johnstown Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Champaign and Johnstown is 593 miles. The road distance is 536.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Johnstown without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Champaign to Johnstown, including transfers.
Champaign to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Johnstown is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 15h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $420 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Johnstown Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 15h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Johnstown Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 15h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
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
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Johnstown is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 6:06 PM in Champaign and 7:06 PM in Johnstown.
Champaign to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Johnstown is 537 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Champaign to Johnstown.
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