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

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Richmond by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CMI - RIC
    6h 9m
    $108–492

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    22h 14m
    $161–305

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    25h 3m
    $310–684

  4. Drive 724.8 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Richmondcar car 724.8 mi
    12h 44m
    $133–192

  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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane DEC - RIC
    10h 53m
    $116–499

Champaign to Richmond by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration22h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Richmond via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 22h 14m.

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