There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Atlanta by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CMI - ATL
5h 46m$86–375Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BMI - ATL
5h 23m$63–330Train, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain City of New Orleans / ...
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
12h 7m$105–208Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
30h 58m$361–791Drive 573.2 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Atlantacar 573.2 mi
10h 29m$105–152Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512
13h 19m$90–158Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
14h 35m$105–208
Champaign to Atlanta by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Atlanta is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $90 - $160 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Atlanta is to bus and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $60 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Peachtree Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 58m.
The distance between Champaign and Atlanta is 508 miles. The road distance is 576.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Atlanta without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 7m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Champaign to Atlanta, including transfers.
Champaign to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Atlanta is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $85 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 30h 58m, you could also bus via Indianapolis, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 13h 19m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Peachtree Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 30h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 12:23 AM in Champaign and 1:23 AM in Atlanta.
Champaign to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Atlanta is 577 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Champaign to Atlanta.
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