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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Urbana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PHL - CMI
    6h 7m
    $135–630

  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
    18h 14m
    $121–229

  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
    24h 56m
    $314–1,222

  4. Drive 756.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Urbanacar car 756.8 mi
    13h
    $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
    7h 11m
    $189–434

  6. 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 10m
    $296–597

  7. 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 Downtown Chicago to Champaign, IL - ISRbus bus
    25h 30m
    $194–315

Philadelphia to Urbana by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Urbana, 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 Green & Race via Indianapolis Union Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Illinois Terminal in around 18h 14m.

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