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How to get fromChampaign to Nova Scotiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Nova Scotia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane CMI - YHZ
    7h 6m
    $178–683

  2. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    44h 54m
    $690–1,730

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Monctontrain train
    6. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    2d 1h

  4. Drive 2,606.1 km

    1. Drive from Champaign to Halifaxcar car 2,606.1 km
    30h 8m
    $515–743

  5. 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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane DEC - YHZ
    13h 3m
    $184–695

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    2d 3h
    $823–1,767

  7. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    2d 7h
    $589–1,242

Champaign to Nova Scotia by train and car

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration44h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$690Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,134.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Halifax via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, Toronto Union Station, and Montréal in around 44h 54m.

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