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

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There are 6 ways to get from Franklin to Champaign by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane BNA - CMI
    4h 51m
    $165–528

  2. Drive 346.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Franklin to Champaigncar car 346.4 mi
    6h 47m
    $64–92

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    8h 9m
    $146–241

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BNA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    5h 19m
    $177–505

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    9h 24m
    $120–161

  6. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Indianapolisbus bus Memphis
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 8m
    $133–268

Nashville (BNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Franklin, TN, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Franklin to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Nashville Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 24m.

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