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How to get fromAustin to Champaignby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Champaign by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane AUS - CMI
    6h 26m
    $139–625

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus San Antonio / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus Querétaro
    20h 13m
    $201–359

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S / ...
    27h 37m
    $329–690

  4. Drive 989.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Champaigncar car 989.1 mi
    16h 40m
    $181–261

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 15m
    $186–762

Austin to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration27h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Champaign via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, and Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign in around 20h 13m.

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