What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Knoxville?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Knoxville is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Knoxville?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Knoxville is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Knoxville?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Knoxville. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at Knoxville via Indianapolis and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h.

How far is it from Champaign to Knoxville?

The distance between Champaign and Knoxville is 395 miles. The road distance is 468.5 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Knoxville without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Knoxville without a car is to bus via New York which takes 33h and costs $390 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Knoxville?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Champaign to Knoxville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Knoxville bus from?

Champaign to Knoxville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Champaign station.

Bus or fly from Champaign to Knoxville?

The best way to get from Champaign to Knoxville is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $390 - $600 and takes 33h.

Where does the Champaign to Knoxville bus arrive?

Champaign to Knoxville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Indianapolis station.

What is the time difference between Champaign and Knoxville?

Knoxville is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 9:15 PM in Champaign and 10:15 PM in Knoxville.

Can I drive from Champaign to Knoxville?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Knoxville is 469 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Champaign to Knoxville.

Where can I stay near Knoxville?

There are 311+ hotels available in Knoxville.

Champaign to Knoxville - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane CMI - TYS
4h 52m
$193–792
Drive 465.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Champaign to Knoxvillecar 465.8 mi
8h 4m
$85–123
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus Nyc
33h
$390–554
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
4. Take the bus from New York, NY to Knoxville, TNbus Ny
37h 58m
$490–914
Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane DEC - TYS
9h 6m
$207–799
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus Nyc
35h 32m
$333–539
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from New York to Knoxvillebus Nyc
38h 41m
$520–954

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

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.5 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign to Knoxville via Indianapolis, Indianapolis, New York Midtown, 23 St, East Broadway, New York, and Knoxville in around 33h.

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