There are 6 ways to get from Ypsilanti to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
8h 2m$145–281Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
10h 52m$60–118Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
10h 32m$124–208Drive 350 mi
- Drive from Ypsilanti to Champaigncar 350 mi
5h 48m$64–93Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DTW - CMI
7h 1m$86–420Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
7h 51m$174–538
Ypsilanti to Champaign by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ypsilanti to Champaign is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ypsilanti to Champaign is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Ypsilanti to Champaign. However, there are services departing from YTC - Stop 2 and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 4, Ann Arbor and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ypsilanti station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Ypsilanti and Champaign is 381 miles. The road distance is 352 miles.
The best way to get from Ypsilanti to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Ypsilanti to Champaign, including transfers.
Ypsilanti to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.
Ypsilanti to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ypsilanti to Champaign is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Ypsilanti, MI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ypsilanti to Champaign-Urbana via Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from YTC - Stop 2 to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Blake Transit Center, BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 4, Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Ypsilanti to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Ypsilanti. It is currently 1:00 AM in Ypsilanti and 12:00 AM in Champaign.
Ypsilanti to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ypsilanti to Champaign is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Ypsilanti to Champaign.
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