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How to get fromOakland to Champaignby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Champaign by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SFO - CMI
    8h 42m
    $129–496

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2d 4h
    $1,264–1,939

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2d 6h
    $418–645

  4. Drive  2,118.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Champaigncar car 2,118.3 mi
    32h 55m
    $387–559

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    8h 43m
    $160–616

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    9h 10m
    $226–483

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 28m
    $182–451

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    10h 33m
    $206–401

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 26m
    $232–762

Oakland to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,863.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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