There are 3 ways to get from Manhattan to Champaign by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matteson, IL to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
2h 22m$93–117Drive 101 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Champaigncar 101 mi
1h 51m$19–27Train
- Take the train from Manhattan to Chicago Union Stationtrain Sws
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 47m$46–92
Manhattan to Champaign by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Champaign is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Champaign is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Matteson, IL and arriving at Illinois Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Manhattan and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Manhattan and Champaign is 125 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Manhattan to Champaign, including transfers.
Manhattan to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Matteson, IL station.
Manhattan to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Manhattan station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Champaign is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $90 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Matteson, IL to Illinois Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manhattan to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Manhattan to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Matteson, IL to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Champaign bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Manhattan to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Champaign is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Manhattan to Champaign.
There are 57+ hotels available in Champaign.






