There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane CMI - CLE
4h 28m$96–485Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 55m$55–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
9h 41m$76–216Drive 408.7 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Clevelandcar 408.7 mi
7h 24m$75–108Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DEC - CLE
6h 8m$199–616Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
14h 50m$100–224
Champaign to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Cleveland is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $95 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Champaign and Cleveland is 369 miles. The road distance is 411.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs $75 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Champaign to Cleveland, including transfers.
Champaign to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $95 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $220 and takes 9h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
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 Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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 Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:26 AM in Champaign and 4:26 AM in Cleveland.
Champaign to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Cleveland is 411 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Champaign to Cleveland.
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