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How to get fromWashington DC to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DCA - CMI
    5h 59m
    $141–677

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    22h 23m
    $119–231

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    22h 36m
    $232–533

  4. Drive  678.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Champaigncar car 678.7 mi
    12h 9m
    $124–179

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 41m
    $148–664

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h
    $165–939

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    22h 38m
    $209–467

Washington DC to Champaign by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Washington DC, 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 vehicle from Washington DC to Illinois Terminal via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Downtown Chicago in around 22h 23m.

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