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

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Champaign by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane LAX - CMI
    8h 15m
    $121–456

  2. 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
    43h 47m
    $1,165–1,789

  3. 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 N2521 / ...
    44h 25m
    $381–563

  4. Drive  1,948.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Champaigncar car 1,948.3 mi
    32h 8m
    $345–498

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    8h 50m
    $193–553

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    8h 47m
    $162–569

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    9h 25m
    $198–694

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    10h 3m
    $160–291

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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
    10h 8m
    $178–451

  10. 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 13h
    $1,438–2,207

Los Angeles to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,727.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

American Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 44h 25m.

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