There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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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)plane DCA - CMI
4h 44m$157–763Drive 678.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Champaigncar 678.7 mi
12h 7m$124–179Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
20h 55m$168–291Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
21h 26m$223–482Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
5h 20m$188–864Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
22h 8m$247–556
Washington to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Champaign is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 44m 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 20h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington 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 8m.
The distance between Washington and Champaign is 614 miles. The road distance is 682.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $160 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Washington to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 20h 55m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 22h 8m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- 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 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Columbus, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- 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 Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Pittsburgh, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- 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
- $35–80
- 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
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- 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 12:58 PM in Washington and 11:58 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 12h 7m to drive from Washington to Champaign.
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