There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Chattanooga by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane CMI - CHA
4h 22m$98–417Drive 458.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Chattanoogacar 458.2 mi
8h 34m$84–121Train, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
11h 42m$103–194Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane DEC - CHA
7h 8m$206–538Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Nashville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus Groome Transportation
13h 45m$125–222
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Chattanooga is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $95 - $420.
The distance between Champaign and Chattanooga is 401 miles. The road distance is 460.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Chattanooga without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 42m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Champaign to Chattanooga, including transfers.
The best way to get from Champaign to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 13h 45m.
Chattanooga is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:09 AM in Champaign and 4:09 AM in Chattanooga.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Chattanooga is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Champaign to Chattanooga.
There are 349+ hotels available in Chattanooga.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chattanooga via Nashville Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, Nashville International Airport, Nashville Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
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
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $25–90
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (423) 954-1400
- chattoffice@groometrans.com
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanooga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/chattanooga/
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/chattanooga-bna/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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