There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CMI - PHL
5h 29m$106–485Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0421
19h 45m$130–247Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
23h 5m$272–612Drive 756 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Philadelphiacar 756 mi
13h 3m$138–200Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DEC - PHL
6h 14m$214–616Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
23h 46m$250–587Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphiabus FlixBus N2642
23h 50m$165–260
Champaign to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $130 - $250 and takes 19h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $100 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Philadelphia via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.
The distance between Champaign and Philadelphia is 708 miles. The road distance is 760.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 19h 45m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Champaign to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Champaign to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 19h 45m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 23h 5m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Philadelphia via Indianapolis Union Station in around 19h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Decatur Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
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
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Philadelphia is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 7:58 PM in Champaign and 8:58 PM in Philadelphia.
Champaign to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Philadelphia is 760 miles. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Champaign to Philadelphia.
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