There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Portage by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
4h 16m$53–81Drive 139.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Portagecar 139.1 mi
2h 28m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
4h 21m$68–116Fly, 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 Portage/Ogden Dunestrain
3h 49m$74–276Train via Homewood
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
- Take the train from 57th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl
4h 29m$61–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airportbus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the train from Millennium Station to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
5h 23m$71–94
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Portage is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Portage is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Portage station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Portage. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Portage/Ogden Dunes via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Champaign and Portage is 158 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Portage without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Champaign to Portage, including transfers.
Champaign to Portage bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Portage is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Portage, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Portage via Chicago and Gary Bus Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Portage via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 4h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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
- $30–220
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 Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from 57th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Millennium Station to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
- 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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Portage bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Champaign to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Portage is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Champaign to Portage.
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