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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationbusDenver
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus StopbusGreyhound US0120
    7h 12m
    $92–179

  2. Drive 302 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Lexingtoncar302 mi
    5h 22m
    $56–80

  3. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeCMI - LEX
    6h 1m
    $140–774

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeDEC - LEX
    9h 40m
    $253–895

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeORD - LEX
    8h 24m
    $123–735

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeMDW - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
    7h 8m
    $108–625

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign to Lexington via Indianapolis Union Station and Lexington Bus Stop in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) twice daily.

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