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How to get fromChampaign to Baton Rougeby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CMI - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 8m
    $132–511

  2. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane BMI - BTR
    9h 59m
    $99–456

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173 / ...
    18h 46m
    $265–551

  4. Drive 765.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Baton Rougecar car 765.7 mi
    12h 50m
    $140–202

  5. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane CMI - BTR
    7h 2m
    $118–482

Champaign to Baton Rouge by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 774.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) once daily.

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