There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane BOS - CMI
5h 5m$102–442Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
25h 25m$174–374Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
25h 46m$321–703Drive 1,026.8 mi
- Drive from Boston to Champaigncar 1,026.8 mi
18h 27m$188–271Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h$135–521
Boston to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Champaign is to bus which costs $170 - $380 and takes 25h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Newark Penn Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 46m.
The distance between Boston and Champaign is 921 miles. The road distance is 1032.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 25h 25m and costs $170 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Boston to Champaign, including transfers.
Boston to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $380 and takes 25h 25m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 25h 46m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Newark Penn Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 25h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Buffalo, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Syracuse, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 1:56 AM in Boston and 12:56 AM in Champaign.
Boston to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Champaign is 1033 miles. It takes approximately 18h 27m to drive from Boston to Champaign.
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