There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 18m$100–456Bus
- 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 31m$210–479Train (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 10m$327–708Drive 938.7 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Houstoncar 938.7 mi
15h 56m$172–248Fly 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
5h 44m$170–824Bus 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
7h 55m$189–945Bus via Baton Rouge
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
28h 30m$179–350
Champaign to Houston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Houston is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Houston is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $170 - $850.
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 St Louis Bus Station and Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.
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 10m.
The distance between Champaign and Houston is 835 miles. The road distance is 944.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 22h 31m and costs $210 - $480.
It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 18m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $480 and takes 22h 31m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 27h 10m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Champaign to Rusk St @ Bagby St via Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, Austin, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 22h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–490
- 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
- $100–220
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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 St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Houston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis 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 944 miles. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Champaign to Houston.
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