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How to get fromChampaign to State Collegeby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Champaign to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane CMI - SCE
    5h 48m
    $90–406

  2. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    16h 31m
    $237–483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 30m
    $101–234

  4. Drive 608.7 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to State Collegecar car 608.7 mi
    10h 52m
    $112–161

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane DEC - SCE
    9h 2m
    $193–527

  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 Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    7h 44m
    $106–432

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640
    18h 14m
    $121–206

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 31m
    $219–483

Champaign to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to State College Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 17h 30m.

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