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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DCA - CMI
    4h 44m
    $149–688

  2. Drive 678.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Champaigncar car 678.7 mi
    12h 7m
    $124–179

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    21h
    $126–231

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    21h 21m
    $254–495

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    5h 15m
    $161–684

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    22h 23m
    $282–581

Washington to Champaign by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21hAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Illinois Terminal via Chicago Bus Station and Downtown Chicago in around 21h.

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