There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Saginaw by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, 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 Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane CMI - MBS
4h 16m$90–379Drive 385.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Saginawcar 385.9 mi
6h 37m$71–102Train, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
10h 24m$106–246Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
10h 27m$132–211Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane CMI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
5h 36m$110–418Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Flintbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
12h 15m$71–133
Champaign to Saginaw by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Saginaw is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Saginaw is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $90 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Saginaw Bus Center via Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Champaign and Saginaw is 345 miles. The road distance is 388.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Saginaw without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Champaign to Saginaw, including transfers.
Champaign to Saginaw bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Saginaw is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $90 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 10h 27m.
Champaign to Saginaw bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Saginaw is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 8:29 PM in Champaign and 9:29 PM in Saginaw.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Saginaw Bus Center via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 10h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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 Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from South Haven to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Saginaw is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Champaign to Saginaw.
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