There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to University of Notre Dame by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 15m$78–155Drive 191.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to University of Notre Damecar 191.8 mi
3h 30m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago
5h 17m$68–99Fly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to South Bend (SBN)plane CMI - SBN
3h 48m$96–474Train via South Bend Airport
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
6h 4m$72–121Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from 57th St. to South Bend Airporttrain Ssl
6h 35m$49–68
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to University of Notre Dame is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to University of Notre Dame is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to University of Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at South Bend, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to University of Notre Dame station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Champaign and University of Notre Dame is 217 miles. The road distance is 192.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to University of Notre Dame without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Champaign to University of Notre Dame, including transfers.
Champaign to University of Notre Dame bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to University of Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to University of Notre Dame is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $480 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and University of Notre Dame, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to University of Notre Dame via Chicago Union Station and South Bend Station in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to University of Notre Dame via Chicago and South Bend, IN in around 5h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from 57th St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $12–14
- 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
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to University of Notre Dame bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to University of Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to University of Notre Dame is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Champaign to University of Notre Dame.
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