There are 9 ways to get from Champaign to Sacramento by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane CMI - SMF
7h 37m$180–726Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BMI - SMF
10h 47m$170–719Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
46h 55m$304–591Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2d 4h$569–1,336Drive 2,038.4 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Sacramentocar 2,038.4 mi
31h 32m$372–538Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DEC - SMF
12h 58m$183–732Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane STL - SMF
9h 30m$230–698Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ORD - SMF
9h 42m$179–685Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MDW - SMF
9h 28m$226–877
Champaign to Sacramento by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Sacramento is to bus and fly which costs $230 - $700 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Sacramento is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 55m.
The distance between Champaign and Sacramento is 1800 miles. The road distance is 2050.3 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 46h 55m and costs $300 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Champaign to Sacramento, including transfers.
Champaign to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Sacramento is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 46h 55m.
Champaign to Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Sacramento is 2h behind Champaign. It is currently 12:07 PM in Champaign and 10:07 AM in Sacramento.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sacramento Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 46h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Sacramento is 2050 miles. It takes approximately 31h 32m to drive from Champaign to Sacramento.
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