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How to get fromChampaign to Forest Cityby bus, shuttle, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Forest City by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    11h 2m
    $285–435

  2. Drive 425 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Forest Citycar car 425 mi
    7h 39m
    $78–112

  3. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Mason City

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane CMI - MCW
    7h 27m
    $153–452

  4. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Mason City

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane DEC - MCW
    11h 48m
    $157–469

  5. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Rochester, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CMI - RST
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MNshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Love's - Albert Lea, MN to Forest Citytaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    $200–552

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mason City (MCW) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 479.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Forest City, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mason City (MCW) once daily.

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