There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)CMI - RDU
6h 19m$103–475Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Take the bus from Columbus Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durham
20h 45m$142–312Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to CaryFloridian
29h 15m$206–1,878Drive 706.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Durham706.8 mi
12h 17m$129–187Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ORD - RDU
8h 8m$111–467Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus StationFlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to DurhamFlixBus N2471 / ...
22h 30m$154–321
Champaign to Durham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Durham is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Durham. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at Durham via Indianapolis Union Station, Columbus Bus Station and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.
The distance between Champaign and Durham is 615 miles. The road distance is 710.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 20h 45m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Champaign to Durham, including transfers.
Champaign to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 20h 45m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $1,900 and takes 29h 15m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign to Durham via Indianapolis Union Station, Columbus Bus Station, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 20h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
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 Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–1,800
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Durham is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 4:17 PM in Champaign and 5:17 PM in Durham.
Champaign to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Durham is 711 miles. It takes approximately 12h 17m to drive from Champaign to Durham.
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