There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Scranton by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)CMI - AVP
4h 16m$128–452Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
21h 20m$115–272Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
19h 34m$120–262Train, bus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
20h 14m$134–374Drive 758.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Scranton758.9 mi
12h 41m$139–201Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)DEC - AVP
6h 46m$236–573
Champaign to Scranton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Scranton is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Scranton is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at Scranton, PA via Indianapolis and Harrisburg, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
The distance between Champaign and Scranton is 681 miles. The road distance is 763.3 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Scranton without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 19h 34m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Champaign to Scranton, including transfers.
Champaign to Scranton bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Champaign station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Scranton is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 19h 34m.
Champaign to Scranton bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Scranton is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 2:19 AM in Champaign and 3:19 AM in Scranton.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign to Scranton, PA via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg, PA in around 19h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Decatur Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Decatur Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Decatur Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
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
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $65–120
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Scranton is 763 miles. It takes approximately 12h 41m to drive from Champaign to Scranton.
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