There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Saginaw by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane CMI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus
6h 10m$110–418Drive 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 to Saginawbus
10h 24m$112–290Bus via Chicago
- 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 to Saginawbus
10h 27m$117–176Train, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
6h 39m$92–371Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane CMI - MBS
4h 35m$90–379Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Saginawbus
12h 35m$81–140
Champaign to Saginaw by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 35m 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 via Chicago Union Station and Flint. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Champaign and Saginaw is 358 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 $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 bus via Chicago which takes 10h 27m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $380 and takes 4h 35m.
Champaign to Saginaw bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Saginaw is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:07 PM in Champaign and 4:07 PM in Saginaw.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Saginaw via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Flint Amtrak Station, and Flint in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
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
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Homewood to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- 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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- 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
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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