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How to get fromChampaign to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, subway, or car

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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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CMI - SJC
    8h 16m
    $191–725

  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 Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $362–704

  3. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Milpitassubway subway
    2d 8h
    $731–1,556

  4. Drive 2,153.4 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Santa Claracar car 2,153.4 mi
    33h 34m
    $393–568

  5. 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    9h 51m
    $196–582

Champaign to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,824.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 4h.

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