There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Baltimore by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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
5h 31m$100–454Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
18h 4m$109–205Train
- 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$250–1,155Drive 683.3 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Baltimorecar 683.3 mi
12h 2m$125–181Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
22h 36m$231–509
Champaign to Baltimore by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Baltimore is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 18h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Baltimore is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $460.
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 Indianapolis and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
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 18h 4m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Champaign to Baltimore, including transfers.
Champaign to Baltimore bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 5h 31m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 18h 4m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $1,200 and takes 21h 37m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 18h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
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
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- 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
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 Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Baltimore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Baltimore is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 7:17 PM in Champaign and 8:17 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 12h 2m to drive from Champaign to Baltimore.
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