There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Champaign by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Tucson (TUS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)TUS - CMI
7h 34m$208–873Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
38h$172–380Train, bus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Bloomington-NormalTexas Eagle
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrGreyhound US0145S
2d 2h$194–607Drive 1,581.2 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Champaign1,581.2 mi
26h 50m$289–417Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Decatur Airport (DEC)TUS - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaign
8h 59m$310–1,050Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)TUS - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
8h 14m$255–1,010
Tucson to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Champaign is to bus which costs $170 - $380 and takes 38h.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $200 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h.
The distance between Tucson and Champaign is 1399 miles. The road distance is 1590.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 38h and costs $170 - $380.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Tucson to Champaign, including transfers.
Tucson to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $380 and takes 38h.
Tucson to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 9:36 AM in Tucson and 10:36 AM in Champaign.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Tucson (TUS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 38h.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Tucson to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Tucson to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Tucson to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Tucson to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Tucson to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Tucson to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Phoenix, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Tucson to Decatur Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Tucson to Decatur Airport via Houston, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $170–500
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $270–600
- Business - advance purchase
- $360–1,400
- Business Class
- $490–1,200
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- 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 Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
- 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
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Champaign is 1590 miles. It takes approximately 26h 50m to drive from Tucson to Champaign.
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