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

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 Tucson (TUS)plane plane CMI - TUS
    7h 42m
    $268–1,222

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 7h
    $188–648

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus bus
    37h 30m
    $244–460

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    41h
    $199–1,334

  5. Drive 1,581.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Tucsoncar car 1,581.7 mi
    26h 51m
    $289–417

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane DEC - TUS
    9h 48m
    $381–1,343

Champaign to Tucson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Tucson (TUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Tucson via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 37h 30m.

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