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How to get fromChampaign to Franklinby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Franklin by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane CMI - BNA
    4h 55m
    $153–517

  2. Drive  346.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Franklincar car 346.3 mi
    6h 46m
    $64–92

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 12m
    $131–226

  4. Bus

    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 Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    8h 48m
    $117–162

  5. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus bus Indianapolis
    10h 32m
    $124–179

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Franklin via Indianapolis Union Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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