There are 5 ways to get from Western Michigan University to Champaign by train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
7h 2m$146–232Drive 244.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Western Michigan University to Champaigncar 244.1 mi
4h 9m$42–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
7h 31m$102–160Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
8h$50–76Fly
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane AZO - CMI
4h 45m$85–368
Western Michigan University to Champaign by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Western Michigan University to Champaign is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Western Michigan University to Champaign is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Western Michigan University to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Dormitory & Ellsworth and arriving at Illinois Terminal via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Downtown Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Western Michigan University to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Western Michigan University and Champaign is 269 miles. The road distance is 245.5 miles.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Western Michigan University to Champaign, including transfers.
Western Michigan University to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Western Michigan University to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Champaign is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $370 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Western Michigan University, MI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Western Michigan University to Champaign-Urbana via Dormitory & Ellsworth, Kalamazoo Transit Center, Kalamazoo, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Western Michigan University to Illinois Terminal via Dormitory & Ellsworth, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Downtown Chicago in around 8h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Western Michigan University to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Western Michigan University. It is currently 11:24 AM in Western Michigan University and 10:24 AM in Champaign.
Western Michigan University to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Michigan University to Champaign is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Western Michigan University to Champaign.
There are 59+ hotels available in Champaign.