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How to get fromSpringfield to Champaignby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeBDL - CMI
    6h 57m
    $111–683

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanatrainCity of New Orleans / ...
    23h 10m
    $168–541

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    27h 5m
    $158–282

  4. Drive 954.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Champaigncar954.4 mi
    16h 56m
    $175–252

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeBDL - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
    8h 39m
    $218–810

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBDL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
    7h 38m
    $143–750

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

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeBDL - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    9h 31m
    $112–711

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

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBDL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    8h 52m
    $134–815

Springfield to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 23h 10m.

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