Rome2Rio

How to get fromChampaign to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

Find Transport to San Francisco

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to San Francisco 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.

  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMI - SFO
    8h 4m
    $137–504

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $380–720

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 6h
    $725–1,546

  4. Drive 2,124.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to San Franciscocar car 2,124.7 mi
    33h 4m
    $388–561

  5. 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    9h 42m
    $172–495

  6. 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    9h 44m
    $173–382

Champaign to San Francisco by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Champaign to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,853.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to San Francisco Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 5h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers