There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Baltimore by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CMI - BWI
6h 4m$95–434Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
21h 25m$100–240Train via Washington
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
21h 37m$130–922Drive 683.3 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Baltimorecar 683.3 mi
11h 58m$125–181Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
21h 35m$130–264Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
28h 22m$126–376
Champaign to Baltimore by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Baltimore is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Baltimore is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.
The distance between Champaign and Baltimore is 638 miles. The road distance is 687.3 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Baltimore without a car is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $95 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Champaign to Baltimore, including transfers.
Champaign to Baltimore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Baltimore is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $240 and takes 21h 25m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $130 - $950 and takes 21h 37m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
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
- $15–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $85–140
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Baltimore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Baltimore is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 5:01 PM in Champaign and 6:01 PM in Baltimore.
Champaign to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Baltimore is 687 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Champaign to Baltimore.
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