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How to get fromChampaign to State Collegeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CMI - SCE
    5h 56m
    $85–406

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640
    14h 43m
    $87–152

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 31m
    $191–469

  4. Drive 608.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to State Collegecar car 608.7 mi
    10h 53m
    $112–161

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane DEC - SCE
    8h 37m
    $193–537

  6. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane CMI - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 19m
    $199–979

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    7h 45m
    $96–418

Champaign to State College by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to State College via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and State College in around 14h 43m.

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