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

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Jackson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane CMI - JAN
    6h 41m
    $153–552

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    16h
    $107–171

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Jacksontrain train City of New Orleans
    12h 45m
    $340–550

  4. Drive  604.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Jacksoncar car 604.3 mi
    9h 48m
    $111–160

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

    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 Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane BMI - JAN
    7h 37m
    $129–494

  6. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane IND - JAN
    8h 29m
    $150–544

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    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 Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane STL - JAN
    8h 44m
    $145–524

Champaign to Jackson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Jackson, MS, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Jackson once daily. Tickets cost $340–550 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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