What is the cheapest way to get from Tempe to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Champaign is to bus which costs $260 - $550 and takes 36h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tempe to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $150 - $650.

How far is it from Tempe to Champaign?

The distance between Tempe and Champaign is 1408 miles. The road distance is 1615.9 miles.

How do I travel from Tempe to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Tempe to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 36h 27m and costs $260 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Tempe to Champaign?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Tempe to Champaign, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Tempe to Champaign?

The best way to get from Tempe to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 36h 27m.

What is the time difference between Tempe and Champaign?

Champaign is 2h ahead of Tempe. It is currently 4:11 PM in Tempe and 6:11 PM in Champaign.

Can I drive from Tempe to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Champaign is 1616 miles. It takes approximately 26h 20m to drive from Tempe to Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 116+ hotels available in Champaign.

Tempe to Champaign - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane PHX - CMI
7h 31m
$150–625
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
36h 27m
$265–512
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
39h 57m
$505–1,113
Drive 1,606.6 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Champaigncar 1,606.6 mi
26h 20m
$294–424
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHX - MDW
2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
7h 57m
$187–712
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane PHX - STL
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
9h 30m
$218–945
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHX - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
9h 20m
$289–737
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2d 9h
$579–1,347

Tempe to Champaign by tram and bus

14Weekly Services

36h 27mAverage Duration

$265Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tempe to Champaign.

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Distance: 1,400.1 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via 44th St/Washington, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 36h 27m.

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