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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MSP - CMI
    5h 2m
    $90–426

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    12h 38m
    $172–358

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    13h 38m
    $107–192

  4. Drive 517.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Champaigncar car 517.2 mi
    8h 22m
    $95–137

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    5h 55m
    $102–423

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    14h 4m
    $105–171

Bloomington to Champaign by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Bloomington, MN, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MOA Transit Station Gate C to Champaign-Urbana via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 38m.

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