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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CMI - CLT
    6h 4m
    $131–625

  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 50m
    $86–182

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashland to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 50m
    $132–282

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    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 train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    31h 47m
    $359–835

  5. Drive  682.8 mi

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

Champaign to Charlotte by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Raleigh Union Station in around 31h 47m.

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