There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Newark • 6h 17m
Cheapest option
Train • 24h 31m
5 alternative options
Fly from New York La Guardia • 6h 11m
Bus via Indianapolis • 17h 9m
Bus • 21h 25m
Train, bus • 26h 56m
Drive • 14h 11m
Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign by subway, walk and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is to train which costs $130 - $210 and takes 24h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is to fly which costs $220 - $850 and takes 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Wright & Healey via Indianapolis, IN and Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. However, there are services departing from Harlem-125 St and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
The distance between Manhattan and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is 755 miles. The road distance is 835.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 17h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, including transfers.
Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New York station.
Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Harlem-125 St station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $220 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs and takes 17h 9m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 24h 31m.

- Distance: 754.9 miles
- Duration: 6h 17m
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign via Canal St, New York, Indianapolis, IN, Lafayette Rd & 37th St, Ctc-R, Indianapolis, IN, Illinois Terminal, and Wright & Healey in around 17h 9m.

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark to Champaign via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $750
Flights from Newark to Champaign via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $900
Flights from Newark to Champaign via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $900
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Indianapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Kansas City, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $850
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Columbus, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $850
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Raleigh/Durham, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $850
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
Flights from New York La Guardia to Champaign via Covington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800

- Phone
- +1 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Harlem-125 St to Croton-Harmon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10 - $22
- Schedules at
- mta.info
- At Station Off-Peak
- $10 - $13
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $17
- At Station Peak
- $13 - $16
- Onboard-Peak
- $20 - $22

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $95 - $140
- Premium
- $310 - $440
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $190 - $280
- Business Seat
- $200 - $290
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $75
- Business Seat
- $45 - $70
Train from New York Penn Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $95 - $140
- Premium
- $320 - $440
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $190 - $290
- Business Seat
- $200 - $290

Bus from New York to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130
- Schedules at
- gotobus.com
- Book at
- gotobus.com

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Champaign, IL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York to Indianapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75 - $110
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $75 - $110
- Flexible
- $110 - $170
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There is no direct flight from Newark Airport to Champaign Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 33m and has one stopover.
Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign, IL station.
Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is 835 miles. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Manhattan to University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Newark Airport to Champaign Airport.
There are 43+ hotels available in University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. Prices start at $100 USD per night.