What is the cheapest way to get from Ocala to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Ocala to Champaign is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ocala to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Ocala to Champaign is to drive and fly and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $100 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Ocala and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Ocala to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 9m.

How far is it from Ocala to Champaign?

The distance between Ocala and Champaign is 941 miles. The road distance is 941.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ocala to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Ocala to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 27h 9m and costs $180 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Ocala to Champaign?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Ocala to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ocala to Champaign bus from?

Ocala to Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ocala to Champaign bus arrive?

Ocala to Champaign bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

What is the time difference between Ocala and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h behind Ocala. It is currently 6:24 AM in Ocala and 5:24 AM in Champaign.

Can I drive from Ocala to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Ocala to Champaign is 941 miles. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Ocala to Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 60+ hotels available in Champaign.

Ocala to Champaign - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ocala to Champaign by taxi, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Ocala to Gainesville-Airport-GNVtaxi
2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane GNV - BMI
3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
8h 20m
$238–620
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane SFB - BMI
3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
7h 21m
$108–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
27h 9m
$183–303
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
42h 23m
$434–1,060
Drive 935.7 mi
1. Drive from Ocala to Champaigncar 935.7 mi
16h 28m
$171–247
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Indianapolis, bus
1. Drive from Ocala to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SFB - IND
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
8h 22m
$152–664
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Indianapolis, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCO - IND
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
9h 50m
$248–864
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCO - STL
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
10h 28m
$280–438
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JAX - MDW
3. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
11h 49m
$171–471

Ocala to Champaign by bus

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27h 9mAverage Duration

$183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935.3 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 27h 9m.

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