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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Urbana 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 3m
    $170–640

  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
    44h 21m
    $680–1,400

  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 54m
    $319–594

  4. Drive 1,950.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Urbanacar car 1,950.6 mi
    32h 12m
    $356–515

  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
    9h 9m
    $174–724

  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
    9h 7m
    $183–670

  7. 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 27m
    $171–367

  8. 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 30m
    $171–484

  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 13h
    $834–1,719

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,729.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly 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 Green & Race via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Illinois Terminal in around 44h 54m.

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