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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SNA - CMI
    6h 19m
    $165–655

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    46h 40m
    $150–378

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    47h 27m
    $216–459

  4. Drive 1,946 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Champaigncar car 1,946 mi
    32h 6m
    $356–513

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2d 14h
    $262–482

Santa Ana to Champaign by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration46h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 46h 40m.

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