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How to get fromCharlotte to Champaignby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Champaign by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CLT - CMI
    6h 4m
    $105–475

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    18h 55m
    $90–185

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashlandbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    18h 46m
    $137–290

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    24h 51m
    $248–550

  5. Drive  682.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Champaigncar car 682.8 mi
    11h 53m
    $125–180

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 42m
    $117–462

  7. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLT - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    7h 28m
    $114–601

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    32h 15m
    $356–832

Charlotte to Champaign by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station in around 18h 55m.

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