There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Valparaiso University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
- Take the train from 57th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl
4h 22m$120–169Drive 134.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Valparaiso Universitycar 134.2 mi
2h 39m$25–36Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
4h 30m$83–110Fly, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain
4h 5m$109–333Bus, train
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airportbus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the train from 57th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl
5h 50m$106–138
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Valparaiso University is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Valparaiso University is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Valparaiso University station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Valparaiso University. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Portage/Ogden Dunes via Homewood and 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Champaign and Valparaiso University is 171 miles. The road distance is 135 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Valparaiso University without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Champaign to Valparaiso University, including transfers.
Champaign to Valparaiso University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Valparaiso University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Valparaiso University is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Valparaiso University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Valparaiso University via Homewood, 57th St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 57th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from 57th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 57th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from 57th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Valparaiso University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Champaign to Valparaiso University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Valparaiso University is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Champaign to Valparaiso University.
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