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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ALB - CMI
    7h 21m
    $152–676

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h 56m
    $140–574

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    19h 38m
    $300–621

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    23h 55m
    $168–365

  5. Drive 874.5 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Champaigncar car 874.5 mi
    15h 49m
    $160–231

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 21m
    $158–664

  7. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ALB - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 59m
    $154–684

  8. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    27h 15m
    $196–339

Albany to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration19h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 38m.

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