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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ABQ - CMI
    6h 21m
    $138–624

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABQ - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h 48m
    $120–524

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    25h 15m
    $192–302

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    26h 34m
    $311–719

  5. Drive  1,200.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Champaigncar car 1,200.8 mi
    19h 25m
    $220–317

  6. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SAF - CMI
    7h 59m
    $194–608

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ABQ - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 24m
    $155–611

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ABQ - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 24m
    $141–629

  9. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ABQ - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 7m
    $129–615

Albuquerque to Champaign by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,071.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 15m.

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