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

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

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  1. Fly to Rochester, bus

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane CMI - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    8h 39m
    $187–851

  2. Bus via Cleveland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus
    18h 35m
    $93–239

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    18h 43m
    $201–479

  4. Drive  723.2 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Ithacacar car 723.2 mi
    13h 24m
    $132–191

  5. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane CMI - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    9h 34m
    $180–913

  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 Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus
    20h 29m
    $118–192

Champaign to Ithaca by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Ithaca via Indianapolis, IN, Toledo, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 18h 35m.

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