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How to get fromPhoenix to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane PHX - CMI
    6h 56m
    $118–493

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    34h 40m
    $266–417

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    36h 32m
    $413–968

  4. Drive  1,614.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Champaigncar car 1,614.6 mi
    26h 28m
    $295–426

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 35m
    $165–290

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHX - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 53m
    $200–528

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2d 10h
    $524–1,335

Phoenix to Champaign by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration34h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,394.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 34h 40m.

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