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 29m and costs $100 - $550.

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 Lansing, MI and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

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 25m and costs $50 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m 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 Lansing, MI station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to Champaign?

The best way to get from Lansing to Champaign is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $170 and takes 8h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 12h.

Where does the Lansing to Champaign bus arrive?

Lansing to Champaign bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 11:56 AM in Lansing and 10:56 AM 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.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 68+ 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 (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane LAN - CMI
3h 29m
$103–521
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
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 City of New Orleans / ...
8h 25m
$50–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
12h
$78–155
Drive 315.7 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Champaigncar 315.7 mi
5h 17m
$58–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
9h 28m
$58–139

Lansing to Champaign by bus and train (Amtrak)

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8h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Champaign-Urbana via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 25m.

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