There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Frederick by train, plane, bus, 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.
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Stationbus
8h 29m$172–610Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
19h$110–200Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wbtrain
22h 24m$128–326Drive 637 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Frederickcar 637 mi
11h 9m$117–168Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus
8h 57m$188–1,023Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Stationbus
9h 45m$176–836
Champaign to Frederick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Frederick is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Frederick is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Chicago Union Station and ROCKVILLE MARC wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 24m.
The distance between Champaign and Frederick is 801 miles. The road distance is 640.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Frederick without a car is to bus which takes 19h and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Champaign to Frederick, including transfers.
Champaign to Frederick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Frederick is to bus which takes 19h and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $330 and takes 22h 24m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Frederick Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 19h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to FREDERICK MARC wb via Chicago Union Station and ROCKVILLE MARC wb in around 22h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via State College
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Morgantown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
- 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
- $24–45
- 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 Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Frederick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Frederick is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 11:50 AM in Champaign and 12:50 PM in Frederick.
Champaign to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Frederick is 641 miles. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Champaign to Frederick.
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