There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly General Mitchell International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MKE - CMI
3h 22m$76–419Drive 215.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaigncar 215.9 mi
3h 46m$40–57Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 44m$89–321Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 25m$58–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
6h 28m$69–159Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
4h 5m$90–408Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
6h 53m$84–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Champaign215.9 mi
3h 46m
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $75 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Champaign is 209 miles. The road distance is 217.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $75 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 25m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign.
Book your Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Champaign bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 50+ hotels available in Champaign.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Champaign. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.