There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, 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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane CMI - FCA
11h 17m$193–717Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane BMI - FCA
9h 42m$184–709Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
35h 37m$422–1,025Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
38h 34m$404–602Drive 1,692.6 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Whitefishcar 1,692.6 mi
27h 18m$309–447Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane DEC - FCA
15h 2m$196–772
Champaign to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Whitefish is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 27h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Whitefish is to bus and fly which takes 9h 42m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Whitefish via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 37m.
The distance between Champaign and Whitefish is 1426 miles. The road distance is 1702.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 35h 37m and costs $420 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Champaign to Whitefish, including transfers.
Champaign to Whitefish bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Whitefish is to fly which takes 11h 17m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $1,100 and takes 35h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $600 and takes 38h 34m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Decatur Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Decatur Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Whitefish bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Whitefish is 1h behind Champaign. It is currently 12:05 PM in Champaign and 11:05 AM in Whitefish.
Champaign to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Whitefish is 1702 miles. It takes approximately 27h 18m to drive from Champaign to Whitefish.
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