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

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

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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 20m
    $159–724

  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 44m
    $121–497

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Downtown to Dallasbus bus Houston–Dallas
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus Querétaro
    21h 3m
    $206–400

  4. 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
    $379–788

  5. Drive 936.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Champaigncar car 936.4 mi
    15h 57m
    $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 6m
    $176–711

  7. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2211
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510
    24h
    $237–365

Houston to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration27h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston - Downtown to Champaign via Dallas, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, and Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign in around 21h 3m.

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