Rome2Rio

How to get fromTempe to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

Find Transport to Champaign

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Tempe to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planePHX - CMI
    7h 13m
    $140–625

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    36h 27m
    $162–427

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaignbus
    37h 2m
    $198–542

  4. Drive 1,606.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to Champaigncar1,606.3 mi
    26h 15m
    $294–424

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHX - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
    8h 2m
    $147–612

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planePHX - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    9h 30m
    $355–720

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePHX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    9h 16m
    $243–682

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2d 9h

Tempe to Champaign by tram and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration36h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via 44th St/Washington, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 36h 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Tempe

Trips to Champaign

Popular routes