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

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

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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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CMI - RDU
    6h 30m
    $124–628

  2. Drive  700.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Chapel Hillcar car 700.5 mi
    12h 29m
    $120–173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    23h 28m
    $180–295

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to South Rd at Student Storesbus bus Crx
    29h 22m
    $623–1,011

  5. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IND - RDU
    7h 43m
    $198–242

Champaign to Chapel Hill by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration23h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, and Durham Station in around 23h 28m.

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