Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CHAMPION INDUSTRIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000019149
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	11,299,528
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2014