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How to get fromLexington to Champaignby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeLEX - CMI
    7h 5m
    $110–575

  2. Drive 303.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Champaigncar303.1 mi
    5h 23m
    $56–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    14h 15m
    $121–486

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to ChicagobusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    14h 43m
    $76–166

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSDF - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
    6h 4m
    $124–501

  6. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeLEX - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
    7h 57m
    $217–702

  7. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    8h 58m
    $88–487

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign ArmorybusChicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    16h 6m
    $96–171

Lexington to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Dove Run to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, and Chicago in around 14h 43m.

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