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How to get fromDetroit to Champaignby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Champaign by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 25m
    $46–109

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    8h 37m
    $132–270

  3. Drive 361.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Champaigncar car 361.2 mi
    6h 41m
    $66–96

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DTW - CMI
    5h 36m
    $80–405

  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    10h 35m
    $73–122

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 26m
    $177–522

Detroit to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 37m.

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