There are 4 ways to get from Paducah to Champaign by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
5h 19m$75–149Drive 236.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paducah to Champaigncar 236.6 mi
4h$44–63Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 59m$62–106Fly
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane PAH - CMI
4h 21m$99–394
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paducah to Champaign is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Paducah to Champaign is to drive which takes 4h and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Paducah station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Paducah Bus Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Paducah and Champaign is 256 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.
The best way to get from Paducah to Champaign without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Paducah to Champaign, including transfers.
Paducah to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Paducah Bus Station.
The best way to get from Paducah to Champaign is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $400 and takes 4h 21m.
Paducah to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paducah to Champaign is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Paducah to Champaign.
What companies run services between Paducah, KY, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Paducah to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Paducah Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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