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How to get fromChampaign to Bay Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Bay City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Mbs International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane CMI - MBS
    5h 53m
    $92–371

  2. Drive 399.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Bay Citycar car 399.3 mi
    6h 55m
    $73–106

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    10h 54m
    $130–278

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    10h 57m
    $144–224

  5. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane CMI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    7h 8m
    $112–411

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DEC - MBS
    5h 54m
    $96–378

  7. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Flint Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    13h 10m
    $76–142

Champaign to Bay City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bay City, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 10h 57m.

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