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How to get fromNew York to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane EWR - CMI
    6h 23m
    $124–500

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    20h 10m
    $145–229

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    24h
    $278–644

  4. Drive  819.5 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Champaigncar car 819.5 mi
    14h 27m
    $150–216

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane LGA - CMI
    6h 39m
    $134–634

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 23m
    $251–721

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    24h
    $166–248

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    26h 20m
    $265–571

New York to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 762.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Indianapolis Union Station in around 20h 10m.

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