There are 9 ways to get from Champaign to Winnipeg by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane CMI - YWG
6h 16m$170–716Bus 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 Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane BMI - YWG
11h 20m$147–705Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipegbus
36h 33m$270–574Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 1h$669–1,587Drive 1,545.5 km
- Drive from Champaign to Winnipegcar 1,545.5 km
15h 48m$313–452Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane DEC - YWG
10h 42m$174–725Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane ORD - YWG
8h 30m$334–1,347Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 3h$577–1,172Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 6h$717–1,724
Champaign to Winnipeg by train and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Winnipeg is to bus and fly which costs $140 - $750 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Winnipeg is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Winnipeg. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Winnipeg via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Winnipeg. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Winnipeg via Chicago Union Station, Windsor and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Champaign and Winnipeg is 1319 km. The road distance is 1545.5 km.
The best way to get from Champaign to Winnipeg without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Champaign to Winnipeg, including transfers.
Champaign to Winnipeg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Winnipeg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Winnipeg is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 36h 33m, you could also train via Detroit, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Winnipeg, MB, Canada?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Winnipeg via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Sault Ste Marie, and Thunder Bay in around 36h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Decatur Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Decatur Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- 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
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- 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
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Winnipeg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to Winnipeg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Winnipeg is 1545 km. It takes approximately 15h 48m to drive from Champaign to Winnipeg.
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