What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Champaign is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Champaign is to fly and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $160 - $800.

How far is it from Iowa to Champaign?

The distance between Iowa and Champaign is 173 miles. The road distance is 349.4 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Champaign without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 43m and costs $90 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Champaign?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Iowa to Champaign, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Champaign?

The best way to get from Iowa to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h 55m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Champaign is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Iowa to Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 68+ hotels available in Champaign.

Iowa to Champaign - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Champaign by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Quad City International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MLI - CMI
5h 35m
$60–325
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
11h 43m
$94–190
Drive 347.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Champaigncar 347.3 mi
5h 53m
$64–92
Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
4h 46m
$163–781
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
11h 55m
$109–180

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

33Weekly Planes

4h 38mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Champaign.

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Distance: 171.9 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 55m.

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