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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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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 24m
    $111–496

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    17h 55m
    $129–249

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    24h 10m
    $251–545

  4. Drive 758.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Champaigncar car 758.1 mi
    13h 3m
    $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 51m
    $138–563

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 2m
    $182–471

  7. 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 19m
    $150–428

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    23h 30m
    $165–261

  9. Train (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
    $274–616

Philadelphia to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station in around 17h 55m.

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