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

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

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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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMI - SAN
    6h 54m
    $190–777

  2. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    9h 19m
    $163–284

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 38m
    $671–1,439

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    44h 50m
    $318–596

  5. Drive 1,949.6 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Los Angelescar car 1,949.6 mi
    32h 7m
    $356–514

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 17h
    $858–1,715

Champaign to California by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$671Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,689.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 44h 50m.

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