There are 5 ways to get from Waukee to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DSM - CMI
4h 15m$115–423Drive 362.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukee to Champaigncar 362.4 mi
6h 5m$67–96Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
7h 42m$98–140Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
5h 9m$137–440Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DSM - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
6h 27m$118–429
Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waukee to Champaign is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Waukee to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukee to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Waukee and Champaign is 325 miles. The road distance is 364.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waukee to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Waukee to Champaign, including transfers.
Waukee to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Waukee to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 7h 42m.
Waukee to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukee to Champaign is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Waukee to Champaign.
What companies run services between Waukee, IA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Des Moines to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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