There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Champaign by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane IAH - CMI
6h 28m$91–407Bus
- Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus Houston
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus Querétaro
21h 52m$172–425Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
26h 50m$170–303Drive 936.4 mi
- Drive from Houston to Champaigncar 936.4 mi
16h 3m$171–247Fly William P. Hobby Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane HOU - CMI
6h 35m$171–826Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane HOU - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
7h 35m$218–963Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane HOU - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
8h 53m$275–1,446Bus via New South Memphis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510
23h$132–268
Houston to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Champaign is to bus via New South Memphis which costs $130 - $270 and takes 23h.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.
The distance between Houston and Champaign is 836 miles. The road distance is 941.9 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 21h 52m and costs $170 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Houston to Champaign, including transfers.
Houston to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $430 and takes 21h 52m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 26h 50m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to Champaign via 593 S Lamar St Dallas, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, and Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign in around 21h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–140
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $25–140
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $130–270
- 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
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Houston to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Champaign is 942 miles. It takes approximately 16h 3m to drive from Houston to Champaign.
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