There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Syracuse by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane CMI - SYR
6h 32m$159–780Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
17h 35m$104–238Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 34m$251–524Drive 741.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Syracusecar 741.8 mi
13h 11m$136–196Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DEC - SYR
10h 26m$163–787
Champaign to Syracuse by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Syracuse is to bus which costs $100 - $240 and takes 17h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Syracuse is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
The distance between Champaign and Syracuse is 684 miles. The road distance is 746.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Syracuse without a car is to train which takes 16h 34m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Champaign to Syracuse, including transfers.
Champaign to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Syracuse is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 16h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 17h 35m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Decatur Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Decatur Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
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
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Syracuse bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Syracuse is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 10:14 AM in Champaign and 11:14 AM in Syracuse.
Champaign to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Syracuse is 746 miles. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Champaign to Syracuse.
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