There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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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
4h 18m$157–757Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
21h 10m$94–272Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union StationFloridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans / ...
21h 4m$120–645Drive 678.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Champaign678.6 mi
11h 55m$124–179Fly 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
5h 20m$176–783Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
23h 30m$137–314
Washington to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Champaign is to bus which costs $90 - $280 and takes 21h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.
The distance between Washington and Champaign is 614 miles. The road distance is 682.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 21h 4m and costs $120 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Washington to Champaign, including transfers.
Washington to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 21h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $280 and takes 21h 10m.
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 train from Washington Union Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Pittsburgh, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Grand Rapids, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Columbus, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- 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
- $19–75
- 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 Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- 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
- $24–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $85–150
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- 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
Washington to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 4:04 AM in Washington and 3:04 AM in Champaign.
Washington to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Champaign is 683 miles. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Washington to Champaign.
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