There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Boston 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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)CMI - BOS
5h 52m$118–512Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Station
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
24h 54m$150–297Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to BostonLake Shore Limited
25h 38m$119–678Drive 1,026.4 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Boston1,026.4 mi
18h 14m$188–271
Champaign to Boston by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Boston is to bus which costs $150 - $300 and takes 24h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Boston is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Boston. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at Boston via Indianapolis and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Boston. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.
The distance between Champaign and Boston is 921 miles. The road distance is 1032.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 24h 54m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Champaign to Boston, including transfers.
Champaign to Boston bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Champaign station.
Champaign to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Boston is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 24h 54m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 25h 38m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign to Boston via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Newark Penn Station in around 24h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
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
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $80–140
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Boston bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Boston is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 1:23 PM in Champaign and 2:23 PM in Boston.
Champaign to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Boston is 1032 miles. It takes approximately 18h 14m to drive from Champaign to Boston.
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