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

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

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CMI - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    $308–932

  2. Drive 500.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Gatlinburgcar car 500.2 mi
    9h 1m
    $92–132

  3. Bus, train, drive via Ironville

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus bus
    5. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    23h 3m

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Asheville, NCbus bus
    5. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    29h 6m

  5. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CMI - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    7h 34m
    $103–425

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DEC - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    9h 57m
    $322–940

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus
    4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    24h 21m

  8. Bus, drive via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus
    6. Drive from New Leicester Hwy at Walgreens to Gatlinburgcar car
    25h 16m

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Champaign to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign to Gatlinburg via Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Ashland Amtrak Station, Ashland Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Asheville, NC in around 23h 3m.

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