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

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

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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
    $96–166

  2. Drive  249.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Champaigncar car 249.8 mi
    4h 7m
    $43–62

  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
    $135–225

  4. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MSN - CMI
    4h 59m
    $65–335

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 40m
    $73–107

  6. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    7h 41m
    $47–89

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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
    $72–313

Madison to Champaign by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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