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

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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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 Rochester (ROC)plane plane CMI - ROC
    4h 16m
    $133–591

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 6m
    $81–263

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 20m
    $89–223

  4. Drive 665.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Rochestercar car 665.7 mi
    11h 52m
    $122–176

  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 Rochester (ROC)plane plane DEC - ROC
    7h 1m
    $236–762

Champaign to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Rochester via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 6m.

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