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How to get fromChampaign to Appletonby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Appleton by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane CMI - ATW
    4h 34m
    $122–640

  2. Drive 322.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Appletoncar car 322.5 mi
    5h 38m
    $59–85

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    7h 55m
    $75–115

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 20m
    $91–170

  5. Fly to Green Bay

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane CMI - GRB
    5h 59m
    $98–375

Champaign to Appleton by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Appleton Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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