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How to get fromCedar Falls to Champaignby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ALO - CMI
    5h 51m
    $84–352

  2. Drive 323.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Champaigncar car 323.8 mi
    5h 32m
    $60–86

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    11h 57m
    $96–196

  4. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CID - CMI
    6h 24m
    $131–691

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    12h 7m
    $78–146

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    12h 26m
    $80–154

Cedar Falls to Champaign by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Illinois Terminal via Central Transfer, Waterloo, Chicago Bus Station, and Downtown Chicago in around 12h 7m.

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