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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PHX - CMI
    7h 14m
    $140–625
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    36h 17m
    $174–399
  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    39h 57m
    $199–1,333
  4. Drive 1,606.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to Champaigncar car 1,606.5 mi
    26h 20m
    $294–424
  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    8h 7m
    $177–712
  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHX - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    9h 30m
    $355–705
  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    9h 18m
    $276–675
  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2d 9h

Tempe to Champaign by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration36h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tempe to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 36h 17m.

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