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

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Waterloo by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane CMI - ALO
    4h 49m
    $86–375
  2. Drive  318.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Waterloocar car 318.2 mi
    5h 24m
    $59–84
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    10h 20m
    $95–145
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    10h 40m
    $84–159
  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    11h 46m
    $75–119

Champaign to Waterloo by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Waterloo via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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