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How to get fromChampaign to Gainesvilleby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Gainesville by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CMI - GNV
    8h 33m
    $115–504

  2. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane BMI - GNV
    9h 57m
    $91–446

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    18h 9m
    $155–280

  4. Drive  900.9 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Gainesvillecar car 900.9 mi
    15h 58m
    $165–238

  5. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane IND - GNV
    9h 10m
    $121–535

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    20h 35m
    $144–244

Champaign to Gainesville by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Gainesville via Indianapolis Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 20h 35m.

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