There are 5 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Champaign by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane FWA - CMI
4h 49m$100–377Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
8h 45m$37–131Drive 209 mi
- Drive from Fort Wayne to Champaigncar 209 mi
3h 57m$39–56Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane FWA - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
6h 38m$202–504Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
8h 57m$42–146
Fort Wayne to Champaign by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Wayne to Champaign is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Wayne to Champaign is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Wayne to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Wal-Mart and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Fort Wayne, IN and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Fort Wayne and Champaign is 194 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Champaign without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 45m and costs $35 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Fort Wayne to Champaign, including transfers.
Fort Wayne to Champaign bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Fort Wayne, IN station.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $100 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 8h 57m.
Fort Wayne to Champaign bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Champaign is 1h behind Fort Wayne. It is currently 6:05 PM in Fort Wayne and 5:05 PM in Champaign.
What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Fort Wayne, IN and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–90
- 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
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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Wayne to Champaign is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Fort Wayne to Champaign.
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