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How to get fromChampaign to Outer Banksby plane, car, car ferry, ferry, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Champaign to Outer Banks by plane, car, car ferry, ferry, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CMI - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 6m
    $169–757

  2. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BMI - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    10h 54m
    $151–749

  3. Drive, car ferry, ferry, taxi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Swan Quarter, NCcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Swan Quarter, NC to Ocracoke, NCcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Ocracoke, NC to Hatteras Island, NCferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Hatteras Island, NC to Outer Bankstaxi taxi
    21h 32m
    $267–368

  4. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DEC - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 41m
    $172–763

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 10m
    $225–935

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 44m
    $180–685

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    3. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    10h 28m
    $229–905

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    3. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    10h 39m
    $254–370

  9. Drive  928.5 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Outer Bankscar car 928.5 mi
    16h 44m
    $170–245

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

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Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 808 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Champaign to Outer Banks. However, you can take the taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can drive to Swan Quarter, NC, take the car ferry to Ocracoke, NC, walk to Ocracoke, NC, take the ferry to Hatteras Island, NC, then take the taxi to Outer Banks.

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