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

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lancaster is to bus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 20h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Lancaster is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $110 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Indianapolis Union Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.

How far is it from Champaign to Lancaster?

The distance between Champaign and Lancaster is 648 miles. The road distance is 694.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Champaign to Lancaster without a car is to bus which takes 20h 37m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Champaign to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Lancaster bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Champaign to Lancaster train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Champaign to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Champaign to Lancaster is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 20h 37m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 21h 50m.

Where does the Champaign to Lancaster bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Champaign and Lancaster?

Lancaster is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 4:34 AM in Champaign and 5:34 AM in Lancaster.

Where does the Champaign to Lancaster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Champaign to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Lancaster is 694 miles. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Champaign to Lancaster.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lancaster?

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lancaster (LNS)plane CMI - LNS
7h 29m
$111–444
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
20h 37m
$108–217
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
21h 50m
$277–585
Drive 690.3 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Lancastercar 690.3 mi
12h
$126–182
Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
22h 2m
$146–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
28h 8m
$315–695

Champaign to Lancaster by bus and train (Greyhound)

7Weekly Services

20h 37mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 644.5 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lancaster (LNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Indianapolis Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 20h 37m.

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