There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Valparaiso University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
4h 30m$83–115Drive 134.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Valparaiso Universitycar 134.2 mi
2h 39m$25–36Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
4h 40m$103–161Fly, 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 8m$107–321Train via Homewood
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
- Take the train from 57th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl
4h 48m$95–147Bus, train
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airportbus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the train from Millennium Station to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
5h 42m$105–139
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
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 Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Champaign and Valparaiso University is 169 miles. The road distance is 135 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Valparaiso University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Champaign to Valparaiso University, including transfers.
Champaign to Valparaiso University bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, 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 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Valparaiso University, IN, USA?
FlixBus-us operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Valparaiso University via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 4h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from 57th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Millennium Station to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Valparaiso University bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Chicago station.
Champaign to Valparaiso University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union 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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