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

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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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 Columbia (CAE)plane plane CMI - CAE
    5h 55m
    $220–1,124

  2. Drive 702.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Columbiacar car 702.7 mi
    13h 3m
    $129–186

  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 Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    22h 56m
    $163–312

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    32h 21m
    $452–935

  5. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane BMI - CAE
    8h 23m
    $201–1,018

  6. 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 Columbia (CAE)plane plane DEC - CAE
    10h 17m
    $234–1,132

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORD - CAE
    8h 9m
    $226–1,042

Champaign to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration32h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sumter Laurel South via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 22h 56m.

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