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How to get fromChampaign to Charlestonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane CMI - CRW
    5h 6m
    $105–447

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 20m
    $63–144

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charleston Stationtrain train Cardinal
    11h 21m
    $118–254

  4. Drive 419.6 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Charlestoncar car 419.6 mi
    7h 25m
    $77–111

  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 Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DEC - CRW
    9h 27m
    $109–465

Champaign to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Yeager Airport (CRW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Charleston Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbus in around 12h 20m.

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