There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to Carmi by train, car, bus, or taxi
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Train, drive (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtraktrain Saluki / ...
- Drive from Centralia Amtrak to Carmicar
3h 35m$54–102Drive 158 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Carmicar 158 mi
3h 27m$29–42Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to El Rancherito - Mount Vernonbus Chicago / ...
- Take the taxi from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon to Carmitaxi
3h 36m$169–307
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Carmi is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Carmi is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Champaign and Carmi is 201 miles. The road distance is 158.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Carmi without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 36m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Champaign to Carmi, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Carmi is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Champaign to Carmi.
There are two+ hotels available in Carmi.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Carmi, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Champaign to Carmi. However, you can take the train to Centralia Amtrak then drive to Carmi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, take the bus to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon, then take the taxi to Carmi.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Centralia Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–150
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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