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

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  1. Fly Edmonton International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane YEG - CMI
    12h 21m
    $164–679

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edmonton to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    5d 19h

  3. Drive  1,734.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edmonton to Champaigncar car 1,734.2 mi
    29h 41m
    $332–479

  4. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YEG - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    13h 51m
    $201–716

  5. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YEG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    13h 18m
    $171–534

  6. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane YEG - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    13h 31m
    $208–854

  7. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane YEG - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    12h 41m
    $237–955

  8. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    13h 14m
    $257–811

  9. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane YEG - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    17h 11m

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,524.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Champaign, IL, USA?

Porter Airlines, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edmonton to Champaign-Urbana via Edmonton, Vancouver, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Everett Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 5d 19h.

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