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

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There are 9 ways to get from Champaign to Oakland by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMI - SFO
    8h 12m
    $149–526

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $619–1,436

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2d 6h
    $350–701

  4. Drive 2,118.6 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Oaklandcar car 2,118.6 mi
    32h 55m
    $387–559

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Francisco 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    9h 56m
    $179–448

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    10h 5m
    $168–376

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    9h 36m
    $229–881

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    9h 54m
    $216–498

  9. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IND - SFO
    9h 58m
    $228–760

Champaign to Oakland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,863.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oakland via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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