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

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

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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 25m
    $90–408

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    19h 35m
    $142–277

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    25h 15m
    $306–1,229

  4. Drive 808.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Champaigncar car 808.6 mi
    14h 15m
    $148–214

  5. 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
    8h 14m
    $150–636

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h
    $111–323

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    22h 30m
    $139–233

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    26h 3m
    $285–612

Newark to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American 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 Newark Penn Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station in around 19h 35m.

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