There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Durham by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CMI - RDU
6h 5m$98–475Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
22h 30m$130–231Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain Floridian
29h 15m$163–465Drive 706.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Durhamcar 706.8 mi
12h 22m$129–187
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 22m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Durham. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Durham via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
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 22h 30m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 5m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 22h 30m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $470 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Durham via Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
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
- $16–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $80–120
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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 10:44 PM in Champaign and 11:44 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 22m to drive from Champaign to Durham.
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