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

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

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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
    6h 13m
    $153–691

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 20m
    $103–208

  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 Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 6m
    $221–474

  4. Drive 661.2 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Rochestercar car 661.2 mi
    12h 3m
    $121–175

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane DEC - ROC
    6h 42m
    $157–698

Champaign to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (ROC) 3 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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