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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    6h 50m
    $70–115

  2. Drive 247.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Madisoncar car 247.8 mi
    4h 13m
    $46–66

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 40m
    $74–158

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane CMI - MSN
    4h 59m
    $85–494

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    6h 53m
    $63–136

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    8h 36m
    $49–85

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    5h 30m
    $72–367

Champaign to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Chicago Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 5 times a day.

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