What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lansing is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $75 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Champaign to Lansing?

The distance between Champaign and Lansing is 280 miles. The road distance is 317.6 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Lansing without a car is to bus via South Haven which takes 8h 18m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Lansing?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Champaign to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Lansing bus from?

Champaign to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Train, bus or fly from Champaign to Lansing?

The best way to get from Champaign to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via South Haven, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 18m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Champaign to Lansing bus arrive?

Champaign to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Champaign and Lansing?

Lansing is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:00 AM in Champaign and 4:00 AM in Lansing.

Can I drive from Champaign to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Lansing is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Champaign to Lansing.

How do I get a bus ticket from Champaign to Lansing?

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Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 92+ hotels available in Lansing.

Champaign to Lansing - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Lansing by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (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
best
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane CMI - LAN
4h 47m
$75–404
Bus via South Haven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
8h 18m
$52–99
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 20m
$96–213
Drive 315.8 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Lansingcar 315.8 mi
5h 18m
$58–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicagobus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 59m
$112–172

Champaign to Lansing by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 18mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.7 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 8h 18m.

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