There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane LNK - CMI
5h 48m$118–625Drive 514.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln to Champaigncar 514.5 mi
8h 39m$94–136Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
12h 35m$95–175Bus to Omaha, fly
- Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Omaha, NEbus
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane OMA - CMI
8h 12m$147–520
Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Champaign is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Bus Depot and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Lincoln and Champaign is 472 miles. The road distance is 517.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Lincoln to Champaign, including transfers.
Lincoln to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lincoln Bus Depot station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Champaign is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 12h 35m.
Lincoln to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Champaign is 517 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Lincoln to Champaign.
What companies run services between Lincoln, NE, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lincoln to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Lincoln Bus Depot and Des Moines in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Omaha to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Omaha to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Express Arrow
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