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

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

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMI - LAX
    8h 10m
    $122–488

  2. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 43m
    $523–1,235

  3. 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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    46h 46m
    $320–514

  4. Drive  1,961.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Long Beachcar car 1,961.7 mi
    32h 30m
    $358–518

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    10h 7m
    $164–389

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    9h 46m
    $307–602

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 18h
    $610–1,615

Champaign to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$523Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,736.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to 1st & Shelter E S via St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7th & VA Hospital NW in around 46h 46m.

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