There are 5 ways to get from Ohio State University to Champaign by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
8h 47m$51–88Drive 293.2 mi
- Drive from Ohio State University to Champaigncar 293.2 mi
5h 2m$54–78Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane CMH - CMI
7h 25m$99–476Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
11h 57m$70–111Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CMH - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
7h 12m$111–463
Ohio State University to Champaign by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohio State University to Champaign is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio State University to Champaign is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio State University to Champaign. However, there are services departing from John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Ohio State University and Champaign is 309 miles. The road distance is 295 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Ohio State University to Champaign, including transfers.
Ohio State University to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Champaign is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $480 and takes 7h 25m.
Ohio State University to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Ohio State University. It is currently 10:46 PM in Ohio State University and 9:46 PM in Champaign.
What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Yes, the driving distance between Ohio State University to Champaign is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Ohio State University to Champaign.
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