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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    7h 31m
    $66–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    7h 57m
    $45–91

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    7h 35m
    $79–162

  4. Drive 249.9 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Champaigncar car 249.9 mi
    4h 7m
    $46–66

  5. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MSN - CMI
    4h 54m
    $75–405

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 20m
    $49–86

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    5h 17m
    $77–343

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $179–470

Madison to Champaign by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Illinois Terminal via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Downtown Chicago in around 7h 57m.

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