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How to get fromChampaign to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Champaign to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMI - LAX
    7h
    $128–502

  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 36m
    $627–1,451

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 43m
    $315–609

  4. Drive 1,963.2 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 1,963.2 mi
    32h 32m
    $359–518

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

    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
    8h 53m
    $161–349

  6. 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 58m
    $142–469

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 51m
    $169–679

  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    8h 48m
    $208–302

  9. 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
    $815–1,728

Champaign to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,713.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), 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 LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 45h 43m.

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