There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CMI - RDU
7h$111–525Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
23h 25m$156–266Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
27h 37m$292–725Drive 730.5 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Raleighcar 730.5 mi
12h 55m$134–193
Champaign to Raleigh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Raleigh is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Raleigh is to fly which takes 7h and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.
The distance between Champaign and Raleigh is 614 miles. The road distance is 734.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 23h 25m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Champaign to Raleigh, including transfers.
Champaign to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Raleigh is to fly which takes 7h and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 23h 25m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 27h 37m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to GoRaleigh Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 23h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Raleigh is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 2:13 PM in Champaign and 3:13 PM in Raleigh.
Champaign to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Raleigh is 735 miles. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Champaign to Raleigh.
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