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

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane EWR - CMI
    6h 30m
    $108–420

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h 21m
    $74–367

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    23h 15m
    $135–242

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    24h 26m
    $142–582

  5. Drive 823.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Champaigncar car 823.4 mi
    14h 24m
    $151–218

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane LGA - CMI
    6h 25m
    $106–470

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 21m
    $128–517

  8. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armorybus bus
    26h 55m
    $153–374

Manhattan to Champaign by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago in around 23h 15m.

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