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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 2m
    $145–244

  2. Drive 346.3 mi

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

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane CMI - BNA
    4h 58m
    $148–487

  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
    $119–165

  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
    $131–277

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Nashville (BNA) 5 times a day. 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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