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

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Champaign by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane HOU - CMI
    6h 22m
    $149–674

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane IAH - CMI
    6h 34m
    $116–467

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus Querétaro / ...
    20h 19m
    $179–342

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    24h 20m
    $296–578

  5. Drive 936.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Champaigncar car 936.4 mi
    15h 58m
    $171–247

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 11m
    $186–761

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans
    27h 10m
    $350–726

Houston to Champaign by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Champaign via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Samuell @ Cinnabar - E - Ns, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, and Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign in around 20h 19m.

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