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How to get fromChampaign to Columbusby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Columbus by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    7h 30m
    $45–84

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    7h 30m
    $35–119

  3. Drive 292.4 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Columbuscar car 292.4 mi
    5h 2m
    $54–78

  4. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane CMI - CMH
    5h 45m
    $100–515

  5. Bus #3 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    7h 45m
    $45–89

  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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DEC - CMH
    6h 47m
    $109–532

Champaign to Columbus by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Columbus via Indianapolis Union Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 5 times a day.

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