There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Albuquerque International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ABQ - CMI
6h 27m$138–624Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
25h 15m$217–323Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
26h 34m$670–1,031Drive 1,200.8 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Champaigncar 1,200.8 mi
19h 25m$220–317Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane SAF - CMI
7h 12m$194–598Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ABQ - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
7h 19m$155–661
Albuquerque to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Champaign is to bus which costs $210 - $330 and takes 25h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Champaign is 1078 miles. The road distance is 1207.8 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 25h 15m and costs $210 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Albuquerque to Champaign, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 25h 15m.
Albuquerque to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 6:43 PM in Albuquerque and 7:43 PM in Champaign.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- taosrides@gmail.com
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Champaign is 1208 miles. It takes approximately 19h 25m to drive from Albuquerque to Champaign.
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