There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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 Newark Liberty International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane EWR - CMI
6h 25m$90–408Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
19h 35m$142–277Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
25h 14m$305–1,229Drive 808.6 mi
- Drive from Newark to Champaigncar 808.6 mi
14h 15m$148–214Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
8h 14m$155–636Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane EWR - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
8h$111–323Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
22h 30m$139–233Train, bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
26h 3m$285–612
Newark to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Champaign is to bus via Auburn Gresham which costs $130 - $240 and takes 22h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 14m.
The distance between Newark and Champaign is 759 miles. The road distance is 813.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 19h 35m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Newark to Champaign, including transfers.
Newark to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 19h 35m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $1,300 and takes 25h 14m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station in around 19h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 9:10 AM in Newark and 8:10 AM in Champaign.
Newark to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Champaign is 813 miles. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Newark to Champaign.
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