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

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There are 8 ways to get from Champaign to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train, bus, 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 Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeCMI - BDL
    6h 36m
    $121–765

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLake Shore Limited
    22h 55m
    $157–618

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtownbus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus
    22h 59m
    $154–367

  4. Drive 953.9 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Springfieldcar953.9 mi
    16h 54m
    $175–252

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeDEC - BDL
    9h 29m
    $224–886

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeORD - BDL
    8h 38m
    $162–916

  7. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeBMI - BDL
    9h 30m
    $121–792

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Springfield Union Stationbus
    27h 5m
    $144–282

Champaign to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 55m.

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