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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SNA - CMI
    6h 30m
    $147–580

  2. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    44h 34m
    $528–1,244

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2d
    $327–524

  4. Drive  1,948.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Champaigncar car 1,948.1 mi
    32h 9m
    $356–514

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2d 16h
    $611–1,521

Irvine to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$528Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,691.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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