There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Plattsburgh by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), taxi, 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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Burlington International Airport, drive
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane CMI - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburghcar
6h 59m$121–532Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane CMI - YUL
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus
10h 24m$109–448Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
24h 12m$136–371Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York to Plattsburghbus
31h 5m$184–441Drive 930.1 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Plattsburghcar 930.1 mi
17h 1m$170–246Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Burlington International Airport, drive
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane DEC - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburghcar
9h 15m$229–653
Champaign to Plattsburgh by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Plattsburgh is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 17h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Plattsburgh is to fly and drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Plattsburgh. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Plattsburgh via Chicago, 8 Av/W 31 St and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Plattsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 12m.
The distance between Champaign and Plattsburgh is 917 miles. The road distance is 935.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Plattsburgh without a car is to train which takes 24h 12m and costs $130 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Champaign to Plattsburgh, including transfers.
Champaign to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Plattsburgh is to train which takes 24h 12m and costs $130 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $450 and takes 31h 5m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Schenectady in around 24h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Plattsburgh via Chicago, New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, and New York in around 31h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Burlington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Decatur Airport to Burlington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Decatur Airport to Burlington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Burlington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Burlington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Burlington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Decatur Airport to Burlington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
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
- $15–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $110–180
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
Bus from Longueuil to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $34–38
- 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 Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Plattsburgh is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 8:15 PM in Champaign and 9:15 PM in Plattsburgh.
Champaign to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Plattsburgh is 936 miles. It takes approximately 17h 1m to drive from Champaign to Plattsburgh.
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