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How to get fromChampaign to Albanyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane CMI - ALB
    5h 27m
    $152–676

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 59m
    $301–634

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    26h 25m
    $167–364

  4. Drive 874.9 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Albanycar car 874.9 mi
    15h 45m
    $160–231

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DEC - ALB
    7h 56m
    $156–683

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    27h 5m
    $196–338

Champaign to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration19h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 59m.

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