What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Champaign is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Champaign is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $95 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Champaign. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via South Haven and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Lansing to Champaign?

The distance between Lansing and Champaign is 281 miles. The road distance is 317.5 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $95 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Champaign?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Lansing to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Champaign bus from?

Lansing to Champaign bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to Champaign?

The best way to get from Lansing to Champaign is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $95 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 8h 59m, you could also bus via South Haven, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Lansing to Champaign bus arrive?

Lansing to Champaign bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 12:26 AM in Lansing and 11:26 PM in Champaign.

Can I drive from Lansing to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Champaign is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Lansing to Champaign.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lansing to Champaign?

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Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 67+ hotels available in Champaign.

Lansing to Champaign - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane LAN - CMI
3h 42m
$98–481
Bus via South Haven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
9h 10m
$51–94
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
8h 59m
$98–213
Drive 315.7 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Champaigncar 315.7 mi
5h 17m
$58–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armorybus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
9h 50m
$123–183

Lansing to Champaign by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Champaign-Urbana via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 59m.

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