There are 6 ways to get from Winston-Salem to Champaign by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane GSO - CMI
6h 12m$136–596Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
17h 35m$108–196Bus, train
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Ashlandbus
- Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus
17h 21m$147–304Drive 629.4 mi
- Drive from Winston-Salem to Champaigncar 629.4 mi
11h 8m$115–166Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane GSO - BMI
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
9h 4m$142–608Bus via Winston Salem
- Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus
18h 51m$197–289
Winston-Salem to Champaign by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winston-Salem to Champaign is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Winston-Salem to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Winston-Salem to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Winston Salem(Trans Center) and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
The distance between Winston-Salem and Champaign is 561 miles. The road distance is 633 miles.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to Champaign without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 21m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Winston-Salem to Champaign, including transfers.
Winston-Salem to Champaign bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 35m.
Winston-Salem to Champaign bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.
Champaign is 1h behind Winston-Salem. It is currently 9:35 PM in Winston-Salem and 8:35 PM in Champaign.
What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station in around 17h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Winston Salem to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Indianapolis to Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Winston-Salem to Champaign is 633 miles. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Winston-Salem to Champaign.
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