There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Charlottesville by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane CMI - CHO
5h 25m$118–462Drive 658.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Charlottesvillecar 658.9 mi
11h 38m$109–158Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
18h 20m$351–581Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane DEC - CHO
9h 23m$122–469
Champaign to Charlottesville by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $110 - $470.
The distance between Champaign and Charlottesville is 561 miles. The road distance is 662.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Charlottesville without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 20m and costs $350 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Champaign to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Charlottesville is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 9:34 AM in Champaign and 10:34 AM in Charlottesville.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Charlottesville is 663 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Champaign to Charlottesville.
There are 103+ hotels available in Charlottesville.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Decatur Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Decatur Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Charlottesville via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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