There are 5 ways to get from Nebraska to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane LNK - CMI
4h 26m$151–700Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 40m$64–132Drive 479.1 mi
- Drive from Omaha to Champaigncar 479.1 mi
8h 7m$88–127Fly Omaha to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane OMA - CMI
5h 32m$99–474Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
5h 58m$111–461
Nebraska to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nebraska to Champaign is to bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nebraska to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nebraska to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Nebraska and Champaign is 466 miles. The road distance is 481.9 miles.
The best way to get from Nebraska to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Nebraska to Champaign, including transfers.
Nebraska to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Nebraska to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 10h 40m.
Nebraska to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nebraska to Champaign is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Nebraska to Champaign.
What companies run services between Nebraska, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Des Moines in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Omaha to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Omaha to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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