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

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CMI - MSP
    4h 24m
    $90–444

  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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 58m
    $173–357

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    12h 29m
    $107–193

  4. Drive 514.8 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Bloomingtoncar car 514.8 mi
    8h 28m
    $94–136

  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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DEC - MSP
    7h 31m
    $99–452

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    13h 56m
    $106–169

Champaign to Bloomington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to MOA Transit Station Gate C via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 11h 58m.

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