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How to get fromChampaign to Fairbanksby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Fairbanks by plane, car, train, or bus

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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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CMI - FAI
    13h 8m
    $302–1,126

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

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    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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BMI - FAI
    18h 5m
    $293–1,121

  3. Drive 3,548 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Fairbankscar car 3,548 mi
    2d 16h
    $648–936

  4. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    13h 43m
    $318–1,093

  5. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DEC - FAI
    17h 30m
    $306–1,133

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,897.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 8m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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