There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Lansing by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane CMI - LAN
4h 41m$65–344Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
8h 18m$54–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 20m$93–209Drive 315.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Lansingcar 315.8 mi
5h 18m$58–84Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
6h 40m$73–342Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicagobus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 59m$112–162
Champaign to Lansing by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lansing is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Champaign and Lansing is 280 miles. The road distance is 317.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Lansing without a car is to bus via South Haven which takes 8h 18m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Champaign to Lansing, including transfers.
Champaign to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $65 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via South Haven, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 18m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 6:46 AM in Champaign and 7:46 AM in Lansing.
Champaign to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Lansing is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Champaign to Lansing.
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