What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Champaign is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Champaign?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Champaign?

The distance between Washington DC and Champaign is 621 miles. The road distance is 682.7 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 22h 11m and costs $150 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Champaign?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Washington DC to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Champaign train from?

Washington DC to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington DC to Champaign?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Champaign is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 22h 11m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 22h 21m.

What is the time difference between Washington DC and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h behind Washington DC. It is currently 12:04 AM in Washington DC and 11:04 PM in Champaign.

Where does the Washington DC to Champaign train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington DC to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Champaign is 683 miles. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Washington DC to Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 116+ hotels available in Champaign.

Washington DC to Champaign - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DCA - CMI
6h 3m
$151–777
Drive 678.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington DC to Champaigncar 678.7 mi
12h 7m
$124–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
22h 11m
$157–283
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
22h 21m
$247–546
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
6h 46m
$168–814
Fly to Indianapolis, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DCA - IND
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
7h 50m
$152–862
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
22h 42m
$221–483

Washington DC to Champaign by foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 617.2 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 11m.

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