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

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Pittsburgh by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane CMI - PIT
    5h 44m
    $88–452

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    13h 55m
    $87–148

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    13h 1m
    $167–380

  4. Drive 474.6 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Pittsburghcar car 474.6 mi
    8h 11m
    $87–126

  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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DEC - PIT
    7h 6m
    $191–573

  6. Bus via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airportbus bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    16h 49m
    $134–231

Champaign to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 1m.

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