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How to get fromChampaign to Grinnellby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    9h 25m
    $96–181

  2. Drive 303.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Grinnellcar car 303.4 mi
    5h 8m
    $56–80

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CMI - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    9h 40m

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    9h 40m
    $61–116

  5. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    8h 56m
    $214–804

Champaign to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 418.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Grinnell via Des Moines in around 9h 40m.

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