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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Monticelloby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Monticello by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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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
    6h 17m
    $158–663

  2. Drive 781.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Monticellocar car 781.1 mi
    13h 25m
    $143–206

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    18h 16m
    $176–299

  4. 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
    24h 58m
    $368–1,291

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane PHL - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Monticellotaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    $193–688

  6. 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
    7h 13m
    $243–503

  7. 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
    25h 11m
    $351–667

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reading to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    25h 21m
    $249–385

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Monticello, 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 Bus Station to Monticello via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 18h 16m.

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