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How to get fromDurham to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane RDU - CMI
    7h 22m
    $88–416

  2. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane RDU - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h
    $79–411

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    20h 15m
    $97–215

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    29h 38m
    $342–796

  5. Drive 706.8 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Champaigncar car 706.8 mi
    12h 26m
    $129–187

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 30m
    $110–453

  7. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RDU - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 36m
    $269–421

  8. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RDU - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    9h 28m
    $137–701

  9. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    9h 12m
    $207–538

Durham to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 20h 15m.

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