There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to LaPorte by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
- Take the train from 57th St. to 11th St.train Ssl
5h 1m$81–127Drive 156.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to LaPortecar 156.5 mi
3h 10m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Portebus Bsb 24
5h 10m$62–114Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.train
4h 30m$96–315Train, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Portebus Bsb 24
5h 30m$51–128Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Porte, INbus Chicago
6h 37m$42–88Fly to South Bend
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to South Bend (SBN)plane CMI - SBN
5h 21m$124–550
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to LaPorte is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to LaPorte is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to LaPorte. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at La Porte via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to LaPorte. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at 11th St. via Homewood and 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Champaign and LaPorte is 184 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to LaPorte without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Champaign to LaPorte, including transfers.
Champaign to LaPorte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to LaPorte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to LaPorte is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and LaPorte, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to LaPorte via Homewood, 57th St., and 11th St. in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to LaPorte via Chicago and La Porte in around 5h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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
- 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 Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to LaPorte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to LaPorte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to LaPorte is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Champaign to LaPorte.
There are 184+ hotels available in LaPorte.




