There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Lexington Airport (LEX) by plane, rideshare, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane CMI - LEX
4h 22m$138–722Drive 303.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar 303.1 mi
5h 9m$56–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Champaign to Lexington-LEX303.1 mi
5h 9mBus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DEC - LEX
9h 26m$142–780Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane BMI - LEX
7h 6m$129–716Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
6h 10m$143–739
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Lexington Airport (LEX) is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Lexington Airport (LEX) is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $130 - $750.
The distance between Champaign and Lexington Airport (LEX) is 248 miles. The road distance is 304.9 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Lexington Airport (LEX) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Champaign to Lexington Airport (LEX), including transfers.
Lexington Airport (LEX) is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 12:33 PM in Champaign and 1:33 PM in Lexington Airport (LEX).
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Lexington Airport (LEX) is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Champaign to Lexington Airport (LEX).
There are 173+ hotels available in Lexington Airport (LEX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Champaign and Lexington Airport (LEX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lexington Airport (LEX), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Blue Grass Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Decatur Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Champaign to Lexington-LEX
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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