There are 8 ways to get from Arizona 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 Phoenix to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane PHX - CMI
7h 16m$120–495Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
35h 52m$259–417Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
37h 49m$405–972Drive 1,614.2 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Champaigncar 1,614.2 mi
26h 27m$295–426Fly Tucson to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane TUS - CMI
9h 15m$158–673Fly Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHX - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
7h 54m$167–292Fly Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane PHX - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
9h 12m$202–530Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2d 10h$524–1,335
Arizona to Champaign by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Champaign is to fly and bus which costs $160 - $300 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Buckeye Rd & Central Av and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 52m.
The distance between Arizona and Champaign is 1408 miles. The road distance is 1623.6 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 35h 52m and costs $250 - $420.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Arizona to Champaign, including transfers.
Arizona to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Arizona to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $420 and takes 35h 52m.
Arizona to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Champaign is 2h ahead of Arizona. It is currently 5:56 PM in Arizona and 7:56 PM in Champaign.
What companies run services between Arizona, 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 Buckeye Rd & Central Av to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via 24th St PHX Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 35h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–370
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Champaign is 1624 miles. It takes approximately 26h 27m to drive from Arizona to Champaign.
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