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

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Champaign by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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
    5h 49m
    $109–505

  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 to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    27h 39m
    $165–810

  4. Drive 988.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Champaigncar car 988.8 mi
    16h 44m
    $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 16m
    $156–662

  6. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    25h 54m
    $131–311

Austin to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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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) 3 times a day. 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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