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

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

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  1. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    7h 19m
    $41–70

  2. 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 28m
    $65–189

  3. Drive 249.9 mi

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

  4. 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 55m
    $85–495

  5. Bus, train

    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 City of New Orleans / ...
    7h 24m
    $57–121

  6. Bus

    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 Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 37m
    $67–101

  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 14m
    $67–293

  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 4m
    $170–420

Madison to Champaign by bus and subway (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Lake, 95th, and Chicago in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours.

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