There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Toronto by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Toronto Island Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane CMI - YTZ
4h 17m$111–521Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
14h 20m$229–637Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
15h 35m$112–222Drive 949.3 km
- Drive from Champaign to Torontocar 949.3 km
10h 33m$193–278Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane CMI - YYZ
5h 43m$115–524Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
17h 39m$216–329Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
19h 13m$277–774
Champaign to Toronto by train and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Toronto is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Toronto. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Toronto via Indianapolis, IN and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Toronto station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Chicago Union Station and Windsor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
The distance between Champaign and Toronto is 845 km. The road distance is 949.3 km.
The best way to get from Champaign to Toronto without a car is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Champaign to Toronto, including transfers.
Champaign to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Toronto is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $220 - $650 and takes 14h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Toronto, ON, Canada?
United Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Toronto Union Station via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Windsor in around 14h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Toronto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Toronto is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 8:53 PM in Champaign and 9:53 PM in Toronto.
Champaign to Toronto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Toronto is 949 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Champaign to Toronto.
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