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How to get fromKansas City Airport (MCI) to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MCI - CMI
    4h 52m
    $104–506

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    10h 35m
    $63–120

  3. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 46m
    $105–220

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Champaignrideshare rideshare 393.1 mi
    6h 42m

  5. Drive 393.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Champaigncar car 393.1 mi
    6h 42m
    $72–104

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    4h 40m
    $117–493

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MCI - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    6h 57m
    $92–493

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    13h 15m
    $137–305

Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Champaign by bus and foot

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kci Airport New Terminal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via East Village - Bay C, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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