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How to get fromRochester to Champaignby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ROC - CMI
    4h 35m
    $120–523

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    16h 5m
    $114–229

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    15h 7m
    $200–435

  4. Drive 664.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Champaigncar car 664.1 mi
    11h 57m
    $122–176

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ROC - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $227–660

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    5h 18m
    $147–570

Rochester to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 7m.

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