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How to get fromMontreal to Champaignby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Montreal to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane YUL - CMI
    7h 29m
    $101–436

  2. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane YUL - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 57m
    $92–419

  3. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    20h 32m
    $281–734

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    26h 15m
    $152–279

  5. Drive 919.4 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Champaigncar car 919.4 mi
    16h 33m
    $211–304

  6. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane YUL - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    9h 2m
    $208–563

  7. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane BTV - CMI
    9h 32m
    $144–601

  8. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    9h 30m
    $235–1,193

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    27h 36m
    $373–780

  10. Bus via New York (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    28h 45m
    $195–381

Montreal to Champaign by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 841.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Champaign-Urbana via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 32m.

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