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How to get fromBaltimore to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Baltimore to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane BWI - CMI
    7h 6m
    $115–575

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    22h 30m
    $158–236

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    23h 27m
    $437–673

  4. Drive  682.4 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Champaigncar car 682.4 mi
    12h 3m
    $117–169

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 58m
    $217–302

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    7h 48m
    $143–701

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h 25m
    $142–490

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    23h 35m
    $484–1,317

  9. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    24h 15m
    $167–260

Baltimore to Champaign by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Illinois Terminal via Chicago Bus Station and Downtown Chicago in around 22h 30m.

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