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

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Charlotte by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CMI - CLT
    5h 54m
    $141–675

  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 Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    18h 45m
    $97–182

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 28m
    $208–326

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 58m
    $492–812

  5. Drive  682.8 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Charlottecar car 682.8 mi
    11h 51m
    $125–180

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    32h
    $711–1,198

Champaign to Charlotte by train, bus, and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Charlotte via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbus in around 18h 45m.

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