There are 5 ways to get from Fargo to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)FAR - CMI
4h 30m$95–417Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
17h 25m$91–324Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans / ...
16h 40m$186–515Drive 743.2 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Champaign743.2 mi
11h 57m$136–196Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)FAR - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaign
6h 41m$202–544
Fargo to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Champaign is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Fargo station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
The distance between Fargo and Champaign is 654 miles. The road distance is 747.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 16h 40m and costs $180 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Fargo to Champaign, including transfers.
Fargo to Champaign bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
Fargo to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $550 and takes 16h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $330 and takes 17h 25m.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Hector International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Hector International Airport to Decatur Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Fargo to Champaign bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Fargo to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Champaign is 748 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Fargo to Champaign.
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