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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Champaignby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Champaign by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane LAX - CMI
    6h 26m
    $156–598

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h 31m
    $148–465

  3. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    45h 37m
    $628–1,453

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    46h 20m
    $316–613

  5. Drive 1,962.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Champaigncar car 1,962.2 mi
    32h 32m
    $359–518

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 10m
    $180–649

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 43m
    $161–346

  8. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 30m
    $207–298

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2d 14h
    $815–1,728

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Champaign by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$628Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,713.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 46h 20m.

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