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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeRST - CMI
    5h 58m
    $69–380

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanatrainCity of New Orleans / ...
    12h 10m
    $91–298

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to ChicagobusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois TerminalbusChicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
    13h
    $97–206

  4. Drive 511 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Champaigncar511 mi
    8h 12m
    $94–135

  5. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeMSP - CMI
    5h 28m
    $90–456

  6. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMSP - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
    6h 12m
    $112–482

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    13h 56m
    $74–245

Minnesota to Champaign by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Rochester (RST) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Champaign-Urbana via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 10m.

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