There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Washington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)CMI - DCA
4h 16m$158–822Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164
20h 15m$96–260Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville AmtrakFloridian
20h 42m$131–345Drive 678.7 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Washington678.7 mi
11h 55m$124–179Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union StationCardinal
21h 39m$175–397
Champaign to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Washington is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Washington. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.
The distance between Champaign and Washington is 613 miles. The road distance is 682.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs $95 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Champaign to Washington, including transfers.
Champaign to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $260 and takes 20h 15m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $350 and takes 20h 42m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Washington Union Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
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
- $19–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- 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
- $26–45
- 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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 9:21 AM in Champaign and 10:21 AM in Washington.
Champaign to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Washington is 683 miles. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Champaign to Washington.
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