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

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

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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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane CMI - BHM
    6h 7m
    $153–691

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0112
    13h 55m
    $93–184

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus
    11h 54m
    $116–228

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train Crescent
    25h 57m
    $367–767

  5. Drive 518.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Birminghamcar car 518.1 mi
    9h 29m
    $95–137

  6. 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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane DEC - BHM
    6h 25m
    $167–749

Champaign to Birmingham by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Birmingham via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 25h 57m.

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