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How to get fromChampaign to Panama City Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Champaign to Panama City Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane CMI - ECP
    5h 19m
    $158–527

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

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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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane BMI - ECP
    8h 2m
    $139–481

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 29m
    $162–317

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 56m
    $315–637

  5. Drive 783.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Panama City Beachcar car 783.7 mi
    14h 38m
    $143–207

  6. 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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane STL - ECP
    7h 16m
    $173–598

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane IND - ECP
    6h 53m
    $163–578

  8. 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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane ORD - ECP
    7h 38m
    $174–555

  9. 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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane MDW - ECP
    7h 9m
    $190–645

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Panama City Beach, FL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Panama City Beach via Indianapolis Union Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, Tallahassee, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 24h 29m.

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