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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PHL - CMI
    4h 38m
    $136–598

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    20h 6m
    $124–231

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    25h 8m
    $315–1,241

  4. Drive 756.6 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Champaigncar car 756.6 mi
    13h 14m
    $139–200

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    5h 20m
    $190–421

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    6h 28m
    $152–893

  7. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane PHL - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    7h 38m
    $124–586

  8. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    24h 24m
    $182–313

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    26h 4m
    $291–638

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Champaign by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 20h 6m.

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