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

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

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CMI - PHL
    5h 6m
    $98–472

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Allentownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphiabus bus
    23h 5m
    $151–264

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    23h 5m
    $146–972

  4. Drive 756 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Philadelphiacar car 756 mi
    12h 58m
    $138–200

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DEC - PHL
    8h 25m
    $206–603

  6. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphiabus bus
    24h 35m
    $136–266

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 32m
    $126–436

Champaign to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Philadelphia via Chicago and Allentown in around 23h 5m.

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