What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Kearney?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Kearney is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Kearney?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Kearney is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $110 - $450.

How far is it from Champaign to Kearney?

The distance between Champaign and Kearney is 864 miles. The road distance is 647.6 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Kearney without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Kearney without a car is to train and taxi which takes 17h 22m and costs $280 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Kearney?

It takes approximately 17h 22m to get from Champaign to Kearney, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Champaign to Kearney?

The best way to get from Champaign to Kearney is to bus which takes 18h 43m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $450 and takes 7h 45m.

Can I drive from Champaign to Kearney?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Kearney is 648 miles. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Champaign to Kearney.

Where can I stay near Kearney?

There are 23+ hotels available in Kearney.

Champaign to Kearney - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Kearney by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holdregetrain
3. Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi
17h 22m
$283–572
Drive 643.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Champaign to Kearneycar 643.9 mi
10h 44m
$118–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Kearneybus
18h 43m
$174–333
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane DEC - EAR
14h 15m
$221–568
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane CMI - EAR
7h 45m
$118–447

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) flights

15Weekly Planes

16h 49mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 858.8 mi
Duration: 17h 22m

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 St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City, Omaha, NE, and Kearney in around 18h 43m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 4 times a day.

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