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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DSM - CMI
    4h 8m
    $139–621

  2. Drive 362.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukee to Champaigncar car 362.4 mi
    6h 5m
    $67–96

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    12h 5m
    $124–231

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DSM - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $246–748

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    5h 5m
    $181–758

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    12h 17m
    $139–216

Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Waukee, IA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waukee to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 17m.

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