There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Sandusky by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
9h 25m$56–186Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
10h$65–180Drive 344.1 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Sanduskycar 344.1 mi
6h 50m$63–91Fly, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane CMI - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 57m$106–525Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
9h 49m$71–192
Champaign to Sandusky by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Sandusky is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Sandusky is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Sandusky. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Sandusky station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Champaign and Sandusky is 410 miles. The road distance is 346.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Sandusky without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $55 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Champaign to Sandusky, including transfers.
Champaign to Sandusky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Sandusky is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $55 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Sandusky Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sandusky Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
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 Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Sandusky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Sandusky is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 2:38 AM in Champaign and 3:38 AM in Sandusky.
Champaign to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Sandusky is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Champaign to Sandusky.
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