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How to get fromChampaign to Cedar Fallsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane CMI - ALO
    4h 51m
    $83–351

  2. Drive 324.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Cedar Fallscar car 324.4 mi
    5h 33m
    $60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    11h 45m
    $102–172

  4. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane BMI - ALO
    7h 38m
    $74–345

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    12h
    $99–196

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    13h 8m
    $83–151

Champaign to Cedar Falls by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Main St and W 18th St via Chicago Bus Station, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 11h 45m.

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