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

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

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CMI - LFT
    5h 9m
    $124–495

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

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    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 Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane BMI - LFT
    7h 57m
    $115–489

  3. Bus via New South Memphis (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus FlixBus N2211
    19h 50m
    $166–275

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    21h 16m
    $302–627

  5. Drive 820 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Lafayettecar car 820 mi
    13h 48m
    $150–217

  6. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane CMI - LCH
    2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    10h 36m
    $164–545

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    24h 55m
    $147–294

Champaign to Lafayette by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Lafayette via Memphis Bus Station in around 19h 50m.

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