What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Champaign is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Champaign?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

How far is it from Rochester to Champaign?

The distance between Rochester and Champaign is 601 miles. The road distance is 668.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 15h 7m and costs $80 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Champaign?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Rochester to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Champaign bus from?

Rochester to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Champaign train from?

Rochester to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Champaign?

The best way to get from Rochester to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $270 and takes 15h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 18h 10m.

Where does the Rochester to Champaign bus arrive?

Rochester to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 10:40 AM in Rochester and 9:40 AM in Champaign.

Where does the Rochester to Champaign train arrive?

Rochester to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Champaign is 669 miles. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Rochester to Champaign.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to Champaign?

Book your Rochester to Champaign train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to Champaign?

Book your Rochester to Champaign bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 69+ hotels available in Champaign.

Rochester to Champaign - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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Fly Rochester to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ROC - CMI
4h 40m
$125–593
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
15h 7m
$85–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
18h 10m
$95–218
Drive 664.7 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Champaigncar 664.7 mi
11h 53m
$122–176
Fly Rochester to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ROC - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
6h 37m
$232–720
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane BUF - CMI
6h 25m
$143–695
Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
5h 42m
$152–630

Rochester to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

14Weekly Trains

15h 7mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Champaign.

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Distance: 597.8 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 7m.

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