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

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Holdregetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi taxi
    14h 48m
    $231–443

  2. Drive  643.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Kearneycar car 643.9 mi
    10h 44m
    $118–170

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearneybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    18h 30m
    $145–230

  4. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane DEC - EAR
    15h 28m
    $131–483

  5. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane CMI - EAR
    5h 37m
    $123–467

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

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane ORD - EAR
    7h 12m
    $122–446

Champaign to Kearney by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 48m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Kearney via Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 3 times a day.

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