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How to get fromChampaign to Tennesseeby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to Tennessee by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    4h 40m
    $78–134

  2. Drive 150.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Tennesseecar car 150.2 mi
    3h 18m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, train via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Peoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    5h 45m

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  • Distance: 233.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Tennessee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Champaign to Tennessee. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Macomb Station, then take the taxi to Tennessee. Alternatively, you can drive from Champaign to Tennessee in around 3h 18m.

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