There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Manhattan by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CMI - LGA
5h 35m$91–395Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
7h 24m$71–356Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Denver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640
19h 34m$130–307Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
24h 11m$121–385Drive 823.2 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Manhattancar 823.2 mi
14h 33m$151–217Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Denver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421
22h$115–247Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Denver
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
25h 18m$185–517
Champaign to Manhattan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Manhattan is to train and fly which costs $70 - $360 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Manhattan is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $90 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at New York Midtown via Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Chicago Union Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 11m.
The distance between Champaign and Manhattan is 776 miles. The road distance is 828 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Manhattan without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 19h 34m and costs $130 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Champaign to Manhattan, including transfers.
Champaign to Manhattan bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Champaign station.
Champaign to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Manhattan is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $90 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 19h 34m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $390 and takes 24h 11m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign to New York Midtown via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and Indianapolis in around 19h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
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
- $16–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- burlingtontrailways.com
- Book at
- burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- 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 Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Manhattan bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Manhattan is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:45 AM in Champaign and 4:45 AM in Manhattan.
Champaign to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Manhattan is 828 miles. It takes approximately 14h 33m to drive from Champaign to Manhattan.
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