There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Dearborn by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
8h 55m$66–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Denver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
9h 5m$64–139Drive 357.2 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Dearborncar 357.2 mi
6h 35m$66–95Fly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane CMI - DTW
5h 30m$70–354Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
11h 40m$73–176
Champaign to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Dearborn is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Dearborn is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at Schaefer & Michigan via Indianapolis, IN and Lafayette & Fifth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Champaign and Dearborn is 404 miles. The road distance is 359.3 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Dearborn without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $65 - $230.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Champaign to Dearborn, including transfers.
Champaign to Dearborn bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Champaign station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Dearborn is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $65 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $360 and takes 5h 30m.
Champaign to Dearborn bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Dearborn is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 1:07 PM in Champaign and 2:07 PM in Dearborn.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Dearborn, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Michigan + Schaefer via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign to Schaefer & Michigan via Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, and Lafayette & Fifth in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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
- $19–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- 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
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Dearborn is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Champaign to Dearborn.
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