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How to get fromColumbus to Champaignby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Champaign by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 15m
    $46–87

  2. Bus via New Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Richmond, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    7h 35m
    $35–119

  3. Drive 292.7 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Champaigncar car 292.7 mi
    5h 2m
    $54–78

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane CMH - CMI
    5h 54m
    $90–456

  5. Bus via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    7h 20m
    $46–85

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 17m
    $102–443

Columbus to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours.

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