There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
5h 30m$45–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
7h 24m$35–134Drive 204.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Elkhart204.8 mi
3h 45m$38–54Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
5h 9m$75–302Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
6h 1m$116–453Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to South Bend
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to South Bend (SBN)CMI - SBN
4h 26m$123–462
Champaign to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Elkhart is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Elkhart is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Transfer Center via Chicago and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Champaign and Elkhart is 229 miles. The road distance is 205.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Champaign to Elkhart, including transfers.
Champaign to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Elkhart is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $140 and takes 7h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $470 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Transfer Center via Chicago and South Street Station in around 7h 24m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
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 Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 2:08 PM in Champaign and 3:08 PM in Elkhart.
Champaign to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Elkhart is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Champaign to Elkhart.
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