There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to South Carolina by plane, train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane CMI - GSP
5h 46m$163–667Drive 812.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Charlestoncar 812.3 mi
14h 52m$149–215Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
32h 15m$472–975
University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to South Carolina is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to South Carolina is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to South Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 15m.
The distance between Champaign and South Carolina is 507 miles. The road distance is 817.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to South Carolina without a car is to train which takes 32h 15m and costs $470 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Champaign to South Carolina, including transfers.
Champaign to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to South Carolina is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 32h 15m.
South Carolina is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 11:28 PM in Champaign and 12:28 AM in South Carolina.
Champaign to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and South Carolina, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 32h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to South Carolina is 817 miles. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Champaign to South Carolina.
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