There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Long Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CMI - LGA
4h 44m$128–622Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421
23h 10m$142–278Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
24h 34m$356–756Drive 822.3 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Brooklyncar 822.3 mi
14h 46m$151–217Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2640
24h 12m$173–295Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
25h 37m$332–688
Champaign to Long Island by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Long Island is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 23h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Long Island is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Queensboro Plaza via Chicago Union Station, Croton-Harmon and Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.
The distance between Champaign and Long Island is 769 miles. The road distance is 827.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Champaign to Long Island, including transfers.
Champaign to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Long Island is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 23h 10m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $800 and takes 24h 34m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Queens Plaza via Indianapolis Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 23h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–260
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Long Island is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 9:10 AM in Champaign and 10:10 AM in Long Island.
Champaign to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Long Island is 827 miles. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Champaign to Long Island.
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