There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Indiana by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (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, train
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 18m$57–256Drive 119.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Indianapoliscar 119.1 mi
2h 6m$22–32Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 45m$56–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
8h 30m$46–121Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicagobus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
7h 5m$75–130
Champaign to Indiana by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Indiana is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Indiana is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Champaign and Indiana is 190 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Champaign to Indiana, including transfers.
Champaign to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Indiana is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis via Chicago in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
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
- $15–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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 Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 5:20 PM in Champaign and 6:20 PM in Indiana.
Champaign to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Indiana is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Champaign to Indiana.
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