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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane JAN - CMI
    5h 30m
    $157–539

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    14h 30m
    $109–201

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans
    12h 45m
    $200–410

  4. Drive 603.9 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Champaigncar car 603.9 mi
    9h 49m
    $111–160

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAN - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 53m
    $154–476

  6. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane JAN - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 16m
    $133–483

Jackson to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbana once daily. Tickets cost $200–410 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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