There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Fargo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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 Hector International Airport (FAR)CMI - FAR
6h 8m$270–1,337Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
16h 44m$89–318Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
17h 30m$98–300Drive 740.5 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Fargo740.5 mi
12h 3m$136–196Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Hector International Airport (FAR)DEC - FAR
6h 36m$373–1,458
Champaign to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Fargo is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Fargo is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $270 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Fargo via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.
The distance between Champaign and Fargo is 654 miles. The road distance is 744.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 16h 44m and costs $85 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Champaign to Fargo, including transfers.
Champaign to Fargo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Fargo is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $270 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $320 and takes 16h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $300 and takes 17h 30m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Hector International Airport (FAR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Decatur Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,900
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
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–240
- 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
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Fargo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Fargo is 745 miles. It takes approximately 12h 3m to drive from Champaign to Fargo.
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