There are 7 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 20m$91–407Bus
- Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus Houston
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus Querétaro / ...
20h 32m$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$149–309Drive 936.2 mi
- Drive from Houston to Champaigncar 936.2 mi
16h 13m$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 28m$161–776Fly 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 30m$208–913Bus 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$119–240
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 $110 - $240 and takes 23h.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 20m 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 941.6 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 20h 32m and costs $170 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 20m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $430 and takes 20h 32m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 26h 50m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to Champaign via 593 S Lamar St Dallas, Lamar @ Ceremonial - N - Ns, Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, and Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign in around 20h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- 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 and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
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
- $45–90
- 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
- $100–220
- 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 Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 1m
- 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 Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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 13m to drive from Houston to Champaign.
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