There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane RDU - CMI
7h 22m$106–476Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
22h 10m$98–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
27h 59m$294–698Drive 729.8 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Champaigncar 729.8 mi
12h 54m$134–193Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h 56m$198–282
Raleigh to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Champaign is to bus which costs $95 - $200 and takes 22h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Champaign is to fly and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs $190 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Raleigh Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 59m.
The distance between Raleigh and Champaign is 614 miles. The road distance is 734 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 22h 10m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Raleigh to Champaign, including transfers.
Raleigh to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 22h 10m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 27h 59m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 22h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Champaign is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 7:34 PM in Raleigh and 6:34 PM in Champaign.
Raleigh to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Champaign is 734 miles. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Raleigh to Champaign.
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