What is the cheapest way to get from Champaign to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Tampa is to train and fly which costs $130 - $490 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Champaign to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Tampa is to bus and fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Tampa?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Tampa via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 23m.

How far is it from Champaign to Tampa?

The distance between Champaign and Tampa is 985 miles. The road distance is 1032.6 miles.

How do I travel from Champaign to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Champaign to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 24h 35m and costs $170 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Champaign to Tampa?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Champaign to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Tampa bus from?

Champaign to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Tampa train from?

Champaign to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Champaign to Tampa?

The best way to get from Champaign to Tampa is to bus which takes 24h 35m and costs $170 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 44h 23m.

Where does the Champaign to Tampa bus arrive?

Champaign to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Champaign and Tampa?

Tampa is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 7:58 AM in Champaign and 8:58 AM in Tampa.

Where does the Champaign to Tampa train arrive?

Champaign to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Champaign to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Tampa is 1033 miles. It takes approximately 17h 54m to drive from Champaign to Tampa.

How do I get a train ticket from Champaign to Tampa?

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Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Tampa
best
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Tampa (TPA)plane IND - TPA
7h 38m
$141–646
Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane BMI - PIE
8h
$100–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
24h 35m
$179–290
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
44h 23m
$525–1,389
Drive 1,026.6 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Tampacar 1,026.6 mi
17h 54m
$188–271
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa (TPA)plane STL - TPA
8h 21m
$583–2,046
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
8h 14m
$137–486
Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane IND - PIE
8h 57m
$130–600
Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane IND - SRQ
3. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
10h 8m
$140–613
Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Orlando, train
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando (MCO)plane IND - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
10h 44m
$223–855

Champaign to Tampa by bus

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Distance: 979.6 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Tampa Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Tampa via Chicago Union Station in around 44h 23m.

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