There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Fairfield by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 35m$123–189Drive 231.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Fairfieldcar 231.3 mi
4h 14m$43–61Fly, drive
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane CMI - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fairfieldcar
5h 55m$81–353Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the taxi from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Fairfieldtaxi
6h 19m$129–194
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Fairfield is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Fairfield is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Champaign and Fairfield is 231 miles. The road distance is 232.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Fairfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 35m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Champaign to Fairfield, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Fairfield is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Champaign to Fairfield.
There are two+ hotels available in Fairfield.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Fairfield, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Champaign to Fairfield. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Mt. Pleasant Station, then take the taxi to Fairfield. Alternatively, you can drive from Champaign to Fairfield in around 4h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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