There are 7 ways to get from Virginia to Champaign by plane, bus (Flixbus, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DCA - CMI
5h 43m$130–675Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
24h 35m$160–261Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
29h 36m$302–804Drive 832.8 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Champaigncar 832.8 mi
14h 37m$152–220Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
5h 41m$140–480Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h 21m$147–662Train via Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
38h 10m$369–984
Virginia to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Champaign is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Champaign is to fly and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $140 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Philadelphia Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 36m.
The distance between Virginia and Champaign is 617 miles. The road distance is 837.6 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 24h 35m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Virginia to Champaign, including transfers.
Virginia to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 24h 35m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $850 and takes 29h 36m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Philadelphia Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 24h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Virginia. It is currently 4:29 PM in Virginia and 3:29 PM in Champaign.
Virginia to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Champaign is 838 miles. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Virginia to Champaign.
Book your Virginia to Champaign bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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