There are 6 ways to get from Clemson to Champaign by taxi, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Clemson to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
- Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)GSP - CMI
6h 2m$217–642Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Clemson to Asheville-Airport-AVL
- Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)AVL - CMI
6h 39m$96–412Bus, train
- Take the bus from Anderson, SC to AtlantaNyc
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
16h 4m$134–237Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Clemson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalCrescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-UrbanaCity of New Orleans
33h 13m$251–489Drive 620.8 mi
- Drive from Clemson to Champaign620.8 mi
12h 3m$114–164Bus
- Take the bus from Anderson, SC to AtlantaNyc
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521
18h 30m$151–307
Clemson to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clemson to Champaign is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Clemson to Champaign is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $210 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Clemson station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Clemson Amtrak Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 13m.
The distance between Clemson and Champaign is 538 miles. The road distance is 624.4 miles.
The best way to get from Clemson to Champaign without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 4m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Clemson to Champaign, including transfers.
Clemson to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Clemson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Clemson to Champaign is to train which takes 33h 13m and costs $250 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 18h 30m.
Champaign is 1h behind Clemson. It is currently 1:33 AM in Clemson and 12:33 AM in Champaign.
Clemson to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
What companies run services between Clemson, SC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Clemson Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 33h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clemson to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Anderson, SC, Atlanta, Buford Hwy @ Mcelroy Rd, Doraville Station, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Clemson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Anderson, SC to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $50–100
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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