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How to get fromChampaign to Corkby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Cork by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Shannon Airport, train

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane CMI - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    16h 51m
    €300–1,054

  2. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IND - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    16h 29m
    €281–987

  3. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DEC - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    21h 39m
    €313–1,161

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORD - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    17h
    €351–1,086

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

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ORD - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    17h 5m
    €292–974

  6. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Shannon Airport, train

    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 Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BMI - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    19h 5m
    €293–1,048

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,094.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 51m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Champaign to Cork. However, you can take the taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert, walk to Limerick, take the train to Limerick Junction, then take the train to Cork. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center, take the taxi to Decatur Airport (DEC) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert, walk to Limerick, take the train to Limerick Junction, then take the train to Cork.

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