There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MHK - CMI
5h 21m$110–445Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manhattan KS to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
12h 20m$92–146Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Manhattan to Topeka Stationcar
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
14h 46m$350–555Drive 499.6 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Champaigncar 499.6 mi
8h 57m$92–132Bus, train via Galesburg
- Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
13h 1m$197–313Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
15h 43m$273–422
Manhattan to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Champaign is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Manhattan KS and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Manhattan and Champaign is 468 miles. The road distance is 502.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Manhattan to Champaign, including transfers.
Manhattan to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Manhattan KS station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 12h 20m.
Manhattan to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Champaign is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Manhattan to Champaign.
What companies run services between Manhattan, KS, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manhattan KS to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Manhattan KS to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Manhattan KS to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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