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How to get fromChampaign to Frankfortby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to Frankfort by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Drive from Louisville, KY to Frankfortcar car
    6h 30m
    $49–94

  2. Drive 266.2 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Frankfortcar car 266.2 mi
    5h 30m
    $49–71

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CMI - LEX
    4h 54m
    $203–857

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Frankfort, KY, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) every 4 hours.

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