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

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane CMI - FCA
    7h 22m
    $183–717

  2. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane BMI - FCA
    11h 34m
    $175–710

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    35h 37m
    $921–1,508

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    38h 34m
    $409–612

  5. Drive  1,692.6 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Whitefishcar car 1,692.6 mi
    27h 18m
    $309–447

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane DEC - FCA
    15h 58m
    $187–723

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane ORD - FCA
    9h 3m
    $389–894

Champaign to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration35h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$921Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,417.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 37m.

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