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

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lakeland is to bus which costs $160 - $320 and takes 27h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Lakeland is to bus and fly and drive which takes 7h 7m and costs $110 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Lakeland?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 34m.

How far is it from Champaign to Lakeland?

The distance between Champaign and Lakeland is 1057 miles. The road distance is 1025.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Champaign to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 27h 10m and costs $160 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Champaign to Lakeland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Lakeland bus from?

Champaign to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Lakeland train from?

Champaign to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Champaign to Lakeland?

The best way to get from Champaign to Lakeland is to bus which takes 27h 10m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 43h 34m.

Where does the Champaign to Lakeland bus arrive?

Champaign to Lakeland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Champaign and Lakeland?

Lakeland is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 3:53 PM in Champaign and 4:53 PM in Lakeland.

Where does the Champaign to Lakeland train arrive?

Champaign to Lakeland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Lakeland?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Lakeland is 1025 miles. It takes approximately 18h 6m to drive from Champaign to Lakeland.

How do I get a train ticket from Champaign to Lakeland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Champaign to Lakeland?

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Where can I stay near Lakeland?

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Champaign to Lakeland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Champaign to Lakeland by bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or train

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Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
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1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane BMI - SFB
3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar
7h 7m
$111–475
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
27h 10m
$160–315
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
43h 34m
$515–1,177
Drive 1,019.4 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Lakelandcar 1,019.4 mi
18h 6m
$186–269
Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Orlando, train
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando (MCO)plane IND - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 4m
$192–827
Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Tampa, bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Tampa (TPA)plane IND - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
11h 26m
$147–612
Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane IND - SFB
3. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Lakelandcar
8h 10m
$135–565
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
11h 58m
$145–491

Champaign to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

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43h 34mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Champaign to Lakeland.

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Distance: 1,051.1 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 27h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 43h 34m.

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