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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PHL - CMI
    6h 4m
    $106–472

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    23h 35m
    $151–241

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    24h 16m
    $130–979

  4. Drive 758.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Champaigncar car 758.1 mi
    12h 59m
    $139–200

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 56m
    $131–516

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h 17m
    $136–497

  7. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 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
    25h 45m
    $139–273

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    30h 9m
    $137–473

Philadelphia to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Allentown and Chicago in around 23h 35m.

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