There are 8 ways to get from Champaign to Houston by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane CMI - IAH
6h 42m$95–436Bus
- Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Austin to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Drbus El Paso
22h 9m$209–477Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Marshall Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus
22h 42mDrive 934.1 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Houstoncar 934.1 mi
16h 15m$171–247Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane CMI - HOU
6h 17m$152–726Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane STL - HOU
8h 19m$198–957Bus via New South Memphis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus N2211
23h 10m$115–207Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
27h 31m$158–2,114
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Houston is to bus via New South Memphis which costs $110 - $210 and takes 23h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Houston. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Downtown Houston via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Houston. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 31m.
The distance between Champaign and Houston is 835 miles. The road distance is 939.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 22h 9m and costs $200 - $480.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Champaign to Houston, including transfers.
Champaign to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $480 and takes 22h 9m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $2,200 and takes 27h 31m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Champaign to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr via Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign and Austin in around 22h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Little Rock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Marshall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65–180
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $90–220
- Business - advance purchase
- $120–550
- Business Class
- $200–500
Train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–1,900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Tornado Bus Co - Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–310
Bus from Austin to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Marshall Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $55–100
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Champaign to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Houston is 940 miles. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Champaign to Houston.
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