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

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

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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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane CMI - CHA
    5h 7m
    $160–749

  2. Drive 458.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Champaign to Chattanoogacar car 458.2 mi
    8h 33m
    $84–121

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    11h 44m
    $155–252

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane DEC - CHA
    5h 36m
    $273–870

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    12h 30m
    $129–173

  6. Bus via Louisville

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    13h 35m
    $136–208

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chattanooga via Indianapolis Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, Nashville International Airport, Nashville Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 12h 30m.

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