There are 6 ways to get from Dearborn to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DTW - CMI
5h 32m$80–385Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
10h$46–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
9h 29m$127–267Drive 357.3 mi
- Drive from Dearborn to Champaigncar 357.3 mi
6h 36m$66–95Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h 9m$177–522Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
12h 10m$70–116
Dearborn to Champaign by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dearborn to Champaign is to bus which costs $45 - $110 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Dearborn to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Dearborn to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Bingham and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Detroit, MI and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Dearborn to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Dearborn and Champaign is 320 miles. The road distance is 359.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dearborn to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Dearborn to Champaign, including transfers.
Dearborn to Champaign bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.
Dearborn to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Dearborn to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 9h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Dearborn, MI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan & Schaefer to Champaign-Urbana via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dearborn to Champaign bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.
Champaign is 1h behind Dearborn. It is currently 6:10 PM in Dearborn and 5:10 PM in Champaign.
Dearborn to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dearborn to Champaign is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Dearborn to Champaign.
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