What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Montreal?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Montreal is to bus which costs $210 - $380 and takes 25h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Montreal?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Montreal is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Montreal?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Montréal via Indianapolis, IN, Detroit Bus Station and Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Montreal?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Montréal via Chicago Union Station, Windsor and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.

How far is it from Champaign to Montreal?

The distance between Champaign and Montreal is 1358 km. The road distance is 1478.2 km.

How do I travel from Champaign to Montreal without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Montreal without a car is to bus which takes 25h 5m and costs $210 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Montreal?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Champaign to Montreal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Montreal bus from?

Champaign to Montreal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Montreal train from?

Champaign to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train, bus or fly from Champaign to Montreal?

The best way to get from Champaign to Montreal is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can train via Toronto, which costs $340 - $1,000 and takes 20h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $380 and takes 25h 5m.

Where does the Champaign to Montreal bus arrive?

Champaign to Montreal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Champaign and Montreal?

Montreal is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 2:00 AM in Champaign and 3:00 AM in Montreal.

Where does the Champaign to Montreal train arrive?

Champaign to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Montreal?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Montreal is 1478 km. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Champaign to Montreal.

How do I get a train ticket from Champaign to Montreal?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Champaign to Montreal?

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Where can I stay near Montreal?

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Champaign to Montreal - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Montreal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane CMI - YUL
5h 27m
$163–671
Train via Toronto
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain
20h 48m
$342–1,002
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
4. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
25h 5m
$217–377
Drive 1,478.2 km
1. Drive from Champaign to Montrealcar 1,478.2 km
16h 2m
$300–434
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain
3. Take the train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Stationtrain
28h 29m
$400–999
Bus via New York (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus
31h 30m
$292–472

Champaign to Montreal by train and car

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20h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,357.5 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Montréal via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 20h 48m.

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