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How to get fromChampaign to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Champaign to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane CMI - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $191–577

  2. Drive  987.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Galvestoncar car 987.8 mi
    16h 47m
    $181–261

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    23h 42m
    $336–397

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    26h 2m
    $344–640

  5. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane CMI - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $207–680

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $198–608

  7. Bus, taxi via New South Memphis (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    25h 25m
    $267–388

  8. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    29h 20m
    $385–772

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Champaign to Galveston. However, you can take the taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, take the bus to Dallas Jefferson, walk to Dallas, take the bus to Houston - Telephone Rd, walk to Telephone Rd @ S Wayside Dr, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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