There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane YYZ - CMI
7h 13m$77–356Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
14h 2m$100–293Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
18h 25m$94–211Drive 590.7 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Champaigncar 590.7 mi
10h 44m$136–196Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
19h 3m$116–349Bus via Battle Creek
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armorybus
19h 45m$141–276
Toronto to Champaign by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Champaign is to bus which costs $90 - $220 and takes 18h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $75 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Detroit Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
The distance between Toronto and Champaign is 536 miles. The road distance is 594.1 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 18h 25m and costs $90 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Toronto to Champaign, including transfers.
Toronto to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Champaign train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $75 - $360. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $100 - $300 and takes 14h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $220 and takes 18h 25m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Champaign-Urbana via Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- 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
- $18–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- 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 Detroit Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
Toronto to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 7:30 AM in Toronto and 6:30 AM in Champaign.
Toronto to Champaign train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Champaign is 594 miles. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Toronto to Champaign.
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