There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Pittsburgh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, 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 from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane CMI - PIT
5h 52m$88–442Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
10h 24m$64–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
13h 1m$165–366Drive 474.6 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Pittsburghcar 474.6 mi
8h 11m$87–126Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DEC - PIT
6h 27m$191–573Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
11h 5m$74–146
Champaign to Pittsburgh by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Pittsburgh is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Champaign and Pittsburgh is 457 miles. The road distance is 477.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 10h 24m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Champaign to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Champaign to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 24m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 13h 1m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) and Indianapolis in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Decatur Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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 Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 12:16 PM in Champaign and 1:16 PM in Pittsburgh.
Champaign to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Pittsburgh is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Champaign to Pittsburgh.
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