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

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Chapel Hill by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CMI - RDU
    7h 5m
    $114–478

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus bus 4
    21h 53m
    $118–227

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    29h 59m
    $398–840

  4. Drive 700.5 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Chapel Hillcar car 700.5 mi
    12h 29m
    $128–185

  5. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    23h 13m

Champaign to Chapel Hill by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to N Columbia St at W Franklin St via Indianapolis Union Station, Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Winston-Salem Transportation Center, and Coble Transportation Center in around 21h 53m.

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