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How to get fromChampaign to Tempeby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Tempe by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CMI - PHX
    6h 59m
    $130–574

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    35h
    $301–455

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus bus
    36h 35m
    $848–1,376

  4. Drive  1,607.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Tempecar car 1,607.1 mi
    26h 19m
    $294–424

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane STL - PHX
    8h 57m
    $204–528

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus bus
    2d 13h

Champaign to Tempe by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration35hAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 35h.

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