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How to get fromChampaign to Washingtonby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Champaign to Washington by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    6h 2m
    $979–1,644

  2. Drive  679.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Washingtoncar car 679.1 mi
    12h 9m
    $124–179

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    20h
    $155–240

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    20h 47m
    $225–564

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    6h 21m
    $153–777

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    6h 46m
    $163–927

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 55m
    $581–1,147

  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    $431–1,496

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    7h 25m
    $155–929

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    21h 29m
    $199–490

Champaign to Washington by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Washington Union Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 20h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform in around 20h 47m.

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