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

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There are 10 ways to get from Champaign to Savannah by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Savannah

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane CMI - SAV
    5h 27m
    $188–772

  2. Drive  818.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Savannahcar car 818.3 mi
    14h 35m
    $150–216

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Savannah Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 19m
    $205–333

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain train Floridian
    35h 14m
    $821–1,308

  5. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Savannah

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane BMI - SAV
    7h 55m
    $170–715

  6. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Savannah

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane IND - SAV
    6h 21m
    $202–846

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Savannah

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane MDW - SAV
    7h 1m
    $264–1,049

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Savannah

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane ORD - SAV
    7h 29m
    $204–699

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hilton Head Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ORD - HHH
    3. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Savannahtaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $264–609

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Savannah Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 35m
    $152–252

Champaign to Savannah by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 688.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Savannah, GA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Savannah (SAV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Savannah Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 14m.

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