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

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

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane CMI - LNK
    6h 20m
    $84–394

  2. Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    13h 29m
    $97–173

  3. Drive 514.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Lincolncar car 514.7 mi
    8h 39m
    $94–136

  4. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane DEC - LNK
    8h 50m
    $93–401

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane ORD - LNK
    7h 46m
    $99–421

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    15h 19m
    $137–231

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    15h 39m
    $133–255

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Lincoln via Des Moines and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 13h 29m.

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