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

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CMI - PSP
    8h 2m
    $149–623

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    43h 23m
    $299–595

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 50m
    $547–1,279

  4. Drive  1,880.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Palm Springscar car 1,880.3 mi
    30h 43m
    $344–496

  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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DEC - PSP
    12h 48m
    $162–629

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    2d 22h
    $664–1,521

Champaign to Palm Springs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,619.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indian Canyon at Alejo via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 43h 23m.

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