There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Virginia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CMI - DCA
4h 50m$140–675Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
26h 35m$182–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
28h 59m$620–988Drive 832.2 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Virginia Beachcar 832.2 mi
14h 39m$143–206
Champaign to Virginia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Virginia is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Virginia is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Virginia Beach via Indianapolis Union Station and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 59m.
The distance between Champaign and Virginia is 617 miles. The road distance is 837.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 26h 35m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Champaign to Virginia, including transfers.
Champaign to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Virginia is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 26h 35m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 28h 59m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Virginia, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Virginia Beach via Indianapolis Union Station and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 26h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Virginia is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 5:22 AM in Champaign and 6:22 AM in Virginia.
Champaign to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Virginia is 837 miles. It takes approximately 14h 39m to drive from Champaign to Virginia.
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