There are 6 ways to get from Mississippi to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Memphis to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MEM - CMI
4h 41m$120–509Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
14h 20m$108–171Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
12h 45m$160–400Drive 603.9 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Champaigncar 603.9 mi
9h 49m$111–160Fly Jackson/Vicksburg to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane JAN - CMI
5h 46m$152–549Fly Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MEM - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
5h 6m$137–506
Mississippi to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Champaign is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson and arriving at Champaign-Urbana. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Mississippi and Champaign is 373 miles. The road distance is 607.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs $160 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Mississippi to Champaign, including transfers.
Mississippi to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Mississippi to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Mississippi to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $400 and takes 12h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 14h 20m.
What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbana once daily. Tickets cost $160–400 and the journey takes 12h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Memphis to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Mississippi to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Mississippi to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Champaign is 607 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Mississippi to Champaign.
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