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

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There are 8 ways to get from Baltimore to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane BWI - CMI
    7h 14m
    $95–425

  2. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    22h 5m
    $128–270

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    23h 3m
    $122–885

  4. Drive 682.4 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Champaigncar car 682.4 mi
    11h 57m
    $125–180

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 3m
    $122–492

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h 16m
    $105–415

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    22h 25m
    $101–242

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    28h 51m
    $138–563

Baltimore to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Harrisburg Bus Station and Chicago in around 22h 5m.

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