There are 6 ways to get from University of Notre Dame to Champaign by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
5h 42m$43–73Drive 192.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Notre Dame to Champaigncar 192.6 mi
3h 31m$36–51Train
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
6h$69–124Fly from South Bend
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane SBN - CMI
4h 18m$80–374Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
6h 45m$52–69Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
5h 26m$86–324
South Bend (SBN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Notre Dame to Champaign is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from University of Notre Dame to Champaign is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Notre Dame to Champaign. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Downtown Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Notre Dame to Champaign. However, there are services departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between University of Notre Dame and Champaign is 230 miles. The road distance is 193.8 miles.
The best way to get from University of Notre Dame to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from University of Notre Dame to Champaign, including transfers.
University of Notre Dame to Champaign bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
University of Notre Dame to Champaign train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
The best way to get from University of Notre Dame to Champaign is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $380 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between University of Notre Dame, IN, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Notre Dame to Illinois Terminal via South Bend, IN, Chicago, and Downtown Chicago in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Notre Dame to Champaign-Urbana via South Bend Airport, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from South Bend to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
University of Notre Dame to Champaign bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
University of Notre Dame to Champaign train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Notre Dame to Champaign is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from University of Notre Dame to Champaign.
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