There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)DCA - CMI
5h 49m$152–731Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
20h 15m$108–245Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union StationFloridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans / ...
22h 28m$131–318Drive 674.4 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Champaign674.4 mi
11h 44m$124–178Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DCA - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
6h 55m$179–818
Silver Spring to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Champaign is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Champaign is 627 miles. The road distance is 678.3 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Silver Spring to Champaign, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 20h 15m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $320 and takes 22h 28m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 15m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- 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
- $19–70
- 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 Silver Spring Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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
Silver Spring to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Silver Spring. It is currently 3:09 PM in Silver Spring and 2:09 PM in Champaign.
Silver Spring to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Champaign is 678 miles. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Silver Spring to Champaign.
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