There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Raleigh by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CMI - RDU
6h 11m$98–465Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
22h 59m$133–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
27h 32m$156–351Drive 730.1 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Raleighcar 730.1 mi
12h 54m$134–193
Champaign to Raleigh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Raleigh is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Raleigh is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.
The distance between Champaign and Raleigh is 614 miles. The road distance is 734.3 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 22h 59m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Champaign to Raleigh, including transfers.
Champaign to Raleigh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Raleigh is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 22h 59m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 27h 32m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 22h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
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
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- 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 Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 404-591-2750
- info@southeasternstages.com
- Website
- southeasternstages.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- southeasternstages.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Raleigh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Raleigh is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 10:31 AM in Champaign and 11:31 AM in Raleigh.
Champaign to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Raleigh is 734 miles. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Champaign to Raleigh.
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