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How to get fromMcAllen to Champaignby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from McAllen to Champaign by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MFE - CMI
    5h 10m
    $164–680

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus Querétaro
    25h 28m
    $238–404

  3. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    31h 26m
    $385–735

  4. Drive 1,291.3 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Champaigncar car 1,291.3 mi
    22h 12m
    $236–341

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    37h 36m
    $433–855

McAllen to Champaign by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,124.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Champaign via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, and Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign in around 25h 28m.

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