There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia 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 to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane PHL - CMI
6h 4m$141–626Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
17h 55m$115–223Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
24h 31m$288–1,189Drive 758.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Champaigncar 758.1 mi
13h 3m$139–200Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h 46m$158–663Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
23h 50m$138–229Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
24h 50m$273–563
Philadelphia to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Champaign is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Champaign is 708 miles. The road distance is 762.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 17h 55m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Philadelphia to Champaign, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 17h 55m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $1,200 and takes 24h 31m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station in around 17h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Harrisburg, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- 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 30th Street Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- 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
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 1:00 PM in Philadelphia and 12:00 PM in Champaign.
Philadelphia to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Champaign is 763 miles. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Philadelphia to Champaign.
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