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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planeCMI - DCA
    4h 16m
    $158–822
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union StationbusGreyhound US0164
    20h 15m
    $96–260
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville AmtraktrainFloridian
    20h 42m
    $131–345
  4. Drive 678.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Washingtoncar678.7 mi
    11h 55m
    $124–179
  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationbusDenver
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union StationtrainCardinal
    21h 39m
    $175–397

Champaign to Washington by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Washington Union Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 15m.

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