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

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Coachella by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CMI - PSP
    7h 38m
    $273–882

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

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BMI - PSP
    10h 12m
    $264–877

  3. Bus

    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 Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    41h 5m
    $312–587

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d
    $579–1,256

  5. Drive 1,859.6 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Coachellacar car 1,859.6 mi
    30h 23m
    $340–491

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DEC - PSP
    8h 56m
    $376–1,003

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $528–1,254

Champaign to Coachella by bus and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration41h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 41h 5m.

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