There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane RNO - CMI
8h 39m$140–554Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RNO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
8h 39m$139–391Bus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
43h 53m$317–526Train, bus
- Take the train from Reno to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
45h 41m$516–1,204Drive 1,907.1 mi
- Drive from Reno to Champaigncar 1,907.1 mi
29h 15m$349–503Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane RNO - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
11h 29m$144–562Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RNO - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
8h 40m$158–560
Reno to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Champaign is to fly and train which costs $130 - $400 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Champaign is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 53m.
The distance between Reno and Champaign is 1681 miles. The road distance is 1918.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 43h 53m and costs $310 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Reno to Champaign, including transfers.
Reno to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Reno to Champaign is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 43h 53m.
Reno to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Champaign is 2h ahead of Reno. It is currently 2:17 AM in Reno and 4:17 AM in Champaign.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,200
- 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 Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Champaign is 1918 miles. It takes approximately 29h 15m to drive from Reno to Champaign.
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