There are 7 ways to get from Miami to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MIA - CMI
6h 47m$93–403Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MIA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
8h 49m$84–423Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0630
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
28h 55m$147–321Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
2d 2h$171–714Drive 1,233.4 mi
- Drive from Miami to Champaigncar 1,233.4 mi
21h 18m$226–326Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MIA - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
7h 33m$140–540Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FLL - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
8h 23m$123–445
Miami to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Champaign is to fly and train which costs $80 - $430 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Miami and Champaign is 1100 miles. The road distance is 1240.5 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 28h 55m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Miami to Champaign, including transfers.
Miami to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 28h 55m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and Spirit Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Miami International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Miami International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Tampa, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Miami International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Jacksonville, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $80–140
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Miami to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Miami. It is currently 1:51 AM in Miami and 12:51 AM in Champaign.
Miami to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Champaign is 1241 miles. It takes approximately 21h 18m to drive from Miami to Champaign.
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