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How to get fromChampaign to Ashevilleby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Asheville Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CMI - AVL
    6h 47m
    $89–413

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    21h 15m
    $156–304

  3. Drive  545.6 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Ashevillecar car 545.6 mi
    10h 37m
    $100–144

  4. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane CMI - GSP
    2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Ashevillecar car
    6h 56m
    $139–689

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane DEC - AVL
    9h 37m
    $92–429

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    22h 5m
    $134–224

Champaign to Asheville by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Asheville, NC via Indianapolis Union Station, Columbus, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 22h 5m.

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