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How to get fromChampaign to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Red River Gorge by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CMI - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    5h 36m
    $86–391

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    11h 15m
    $58–133

  3. Drive  356.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Red River Gorgecar car 356.3 mi
    6h 21m
    $65–94

  4. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DEC - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 9m
    $94–407

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

    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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BMI - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    8h 44m
    $76–384

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

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 31m
    $89–389

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Champaign to Red River Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Champaign to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Red River Gorge via Indianapolis, IN, Greyhound Station Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Berea in around 11h 15m.

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