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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SEA - CMI
    8h 12m
    $144–579

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    10h 22m
    $133–501

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    2d 1h
    $652–1,427

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2d 1h
    $402–771

  5. Drive 2,078 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Champaigncar car 2,078 mi
    33h 36m
    $380–548

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    9h 10m
    $181–666

  7. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SEA - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    11h 28m
    $135–574

  8. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SEA - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 53m
    $253–1,054

Seattle to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$652Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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