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

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane CMI - FNT
    2. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rochestertaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $178–482

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    11h 44m
    $62–118

  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 Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    10h 59m
    $133–286

  4. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 2m
    $142–202

  5. Drive 391.9 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Rochestercar car 391.9 mi
    6h 43m
    $72–104

Champaign to Rochester by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Rochester, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to University Drive & Rochester via Chicago Union Station, Royal Oak Amtrak, and Royal Oak Transit Center in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to University Drive & Rochester via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Royal Oak Transit Center in around 11h 2m.

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