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

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

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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)planeCMI - PHL
    5h 27m
    $98–452

  2. Bus via Allentown

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Allentownbus
    3. Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphiabus
    19h 34m
    $140–247

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    23h 5m
    $169–1,004

  4. Drive 756.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Philadelphiacar756.1 mi
    12h 51m
    $138–200

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeDEC - PHL
    6h 16m
    $206–573

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationbusDenver
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to PhiladelphiabusGreyhound US0421
    19h 45m
    $115–237

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationbusDenver
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street StationtrainCardinal
    23h 46m
    $215–527

Champaign to Philadelphia by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest 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 to Philadelphia via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Allentown in around 19h 34m.

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