There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Detroit by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
8h 15m$47–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
8h 56m$110–247Drive 362.3 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Detroitcar 362.3 mi
6h 40m$67–96Fly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW)plane CMI - DTW
6h 6m$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
10h 50m$56–103
Champaign to Detroit by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Detroit is to bus via Auburn Gresham which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Champaign and Detroit is 401 miles. The road distance is 364.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Champaign to Detroit, including transfers.
Champaign to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Detroit is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 8h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $360 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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 Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- 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/
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 9:13 PM in Champaign and 10:13 PM in Detroit.
Champaign to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Detroit is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Champaign to Detroit.
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