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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane BUF - CMI
    6h 37m
    $114–551

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    14h 10m
    $84–187

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    15h 21m
    $202–571

  4. Drive 596.2 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Champaigncar car 596.2 mi
    10h 46m
    $109–158

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 5m
    $211–458

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane BUF - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    7h 48m
    $122–558

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    22h 15m
    $127–253

Buffalo to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 10m.

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