There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Montana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gallatin Field Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane CMI - BZN
6h 42m$118–502Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
27h 50m$280–440Drive 1,259 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Billingscar 1,259 mi
20h 43m$230–332Fly to Logan International Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane CMI - BIL
6h 53m$145–593Train, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
27h 56m$326–578Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
29h 19m$307–453
Champaign to Montana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Montana is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 20h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Montana is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Montana. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Billings via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.
The distance between Champaign and Montana is 1233 miles. The road distance is 1266.3 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Montana without a car is to bus which takes 27h 50m and costs $280 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Champaign to Montana, including transfers.
Champaign to Montana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Montana is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $440 and takes 27h 50m.
Champaign to Montana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Montana is 1h behind Champaign. It is currently 1:50 PM in Champaign and 12:50 PM in Montana.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Montana, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Billings via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 27h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Logan International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Logan International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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 St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- 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
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Montana is 1266 miles. It takes approximately 20h 43m to drive from Champaign to Montana.
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