There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Champaign by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)EWR - CMI
6h 17m$90–398Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to ChicagoFlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
22h 30m$127–228Train via Ossining (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
25h 12m$149–974Drive 808.6 mi
- Drive from Newark to Champaign808.6 mi
14h 2m$148–214Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)EWR - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
8h 3m$93–335Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armory
25h 30m$132–265Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans / ...
31h 22m$199–606
Newark to Champaign by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Champaign is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 22h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $85 - $400.
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 Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
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 12m.
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 22h 30m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Newark to Champaign, including transfers.
Newark to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 17m and costs $85 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 22h 30m, you could also train via Ossining, which costs $140 - $1,000 and takes 25h 12m.
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 Chicago in around 22h 30m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–260
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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- 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
- $110–330
- 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
Train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $100–170
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armory
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Champaign is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 4:15 AM in Newark and 3:15 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 2m to drive from Newark to Champaign.
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