There are 7 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane PIT - CMI
6h 28m$93–433Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 50m$75–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
13h 17m$197–395Drive 475.3 mi
- Drive from Pittsburgh to Champaigncar 475.3 mi
8h 12m$87–126Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane PIT - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
7h 23m$197–566Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PIT - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h 52m$106–416Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
14h 15m$101–169
Pittsburgh to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Champaign is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsburgh station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
The distance between Pittsburgh and Champaign is 458 miles. The road distance is 478.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Pittsburgh to Champaign, including transfers.
Pittsburgh to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 10h 50m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Decatur Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Decatur Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Pittsburgh to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Pittsburgh. It is currently 6:13 PM in Pittsburgh and 5:13 PM in Champaign.
Pittsburgh to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Champaign is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Pittsburgh to Champaign.
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