There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Detroit by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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 to Indianapolisbus Btw 1402
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
8h 5mBus via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
8h 50m$59–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
8h 56m$132–274Drive 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
5h 48m$85–434
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Detroit is to bus via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
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 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Champaign to Detroit, including transfers.
Champaign to Detroit bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Champaign 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 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 8h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $440 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign to Detroit, MI via Indianapolis, IN in around 8h 5m. 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 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $40–85
- 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
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.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
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Detroit bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 4:26 AM in Champaign and 5:26 AM 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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