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

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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
    7h 44m
    $220–927

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    43h 5m
    $151–510

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Galesburgbus bus Indianapolis
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 8m
    $378–2,471

  4. Drive 1,949.6 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Los Angelescar car 1,949.6 mi
    31h 57m
    $356–514

  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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    9h 44m
    $193–829

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

    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 51m
    $306–1,258

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 17h
    $218–1,348

Champaign to California by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration43h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 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 43h 5m.

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