There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Akron by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Akron
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Akron (CAK)CMI - CAK
6h 10m$88–442Drive 411.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Akron411.1 mi
7h 2m$75–109Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio
10h 27m$83–182Train, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland
- Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctr61
12h 3m$89–230Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)CMI - CLE
- Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctr
6h 32m$96–507Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Akron Ohio Metro Transit
12h 9m$110–192
Champaign to Akron by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Akron is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Akron is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Akron. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio via Indianapolis Union Station and Greyhound Station Cincinnati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Champaign and Akron is 387 miles. The road distance is 413.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Akron without a car is to bus which takes 10h 27m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Champaign to Akron, including transfers.
Champaign to Akron bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Champaign station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Akron is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 10h 27m.
Champaign to Akron bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Akron is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 2:33 PM in Champaign and 3:33 PM in Akron.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Akron, OH, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Akron (CAK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio via Indianapolis Union Station, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Greyhound Station Cincinnati in around 10h 27m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Akron via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Akron via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 330 762 0341
- Website
- yourmetrobus.org
Bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- yourmetrobus.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Akron Ohio Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Akron is 414 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Champaign to Akron.
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