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How to get fromChampaign to Bostonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane CMI - BOS
    5h 3m
    $103–442

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    25h 38m
    $361–732

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus
    27h 25m
    $163–318

  4. Drive 1,026.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Bostoncar car 1,026.3 mi
    18h 29m
    $188–271

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    7h 3m
    $203–637

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    28h 18m
    $177–309

Champaign to Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 38m.

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