There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Boston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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)plane CMI - BOS
5h$113–522Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus
24h 54m$146–294Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
25h 38m$316–729Drive 1,026.5 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Bostoncar 1,026.5 mi
18h 29m$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 $140 - $300 and takes 24h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Boston is to fly which takes 5h and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Boston. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 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 $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Champaign to Boston, including transfers.
Champaign to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 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 and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 24h 54m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $750 and takes 25h 38m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 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
- 6h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
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 Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Boston is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 6:25 PM in Champaign and 7:25 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 29m to drive from Champaign to Boston.
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