There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), bus, or train
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- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CMI - LGA
5h 29m$131–625Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421
22h 55m$138–263Train
- 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 10m$352–699Drive 823.1 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Manhattancar 823.1 mi
14h 39m$151–217Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640
23h 5m$158–270Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
25h 13m$318–683
Champaign to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Manhattan is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 22h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Manhattan is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
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 10m.
The distance between Champaign and Manhattan is 776 miles. The road distance is 827.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 22h 55m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Champaign to Manhattan, including transfers.
Champaign to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 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 29m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 22h 55m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 24h 10m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Indianapolis Union Station in around 22h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $40–85
- 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
- $300–600
- 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
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Manhattan is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 7:53 PM in Champaign and 8:53 PM 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 39m to drive from Champaign to Manhattan.
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