There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Ypsilanti by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
8h 3m$123–253Drive 350.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Ypsilanticar 350.2 mi
5h 47m$64–93Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h$95–170Fly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane CMI - DTW
5h 7m$143–542Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
9h 50m$82–122
Champaign to Ypsilanti by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Ypsilanti is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Ypsilanti is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Ypsilanti. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at YTC - EndPt via Chicago Bus Station, Beakes + Summit and BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Ypsilanti station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Champaign and Ypsilanti is 381 miles. The road distance is 352.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Ypsilanti without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Champaign to Ypsilanti, including transfers.
Champaign to Ypsilanti bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Ypsilanti train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Ypsilanti is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 5h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Ypsilanti, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Ypsilanti via Chicago Union Station and Ann Arbor Amtrak Station in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
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 Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Ypsilanti bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Ypsilanti is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 10:15 AM in Champaign and 11:15 AM in Ypsilanti.
Champaign to Ypsilanti train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Ypsilanti is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Champaign to Ypsilanti.
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