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 14m$115–188Drive 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 N2521 / ...
7h 39m$63–96Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MWA - CMI
6h 59m$123–441
Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 39m.
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 14m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Paducah to Champaign, including transfers.
Paducah to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Paducah Bus Station.
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.
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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 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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