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

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There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Champaign by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane RDU - CMI
    6h 58m
    $102–468

  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 2m
    $94–460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    22h 34m
    $180–277

  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
    $634–1,082

  5. Drive  705.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Champaigncar car 705.9 mi
    12h 28m
    $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 31m
    $124–486

  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 40m
    $195–244

  8. 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 14m
    $134–444

Durham to Champaign by bus and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration22h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

American Airlines flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 22h 34m.

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