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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane RDU - CMI
    6h 26m
    $100–466

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane RDU - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    9h 27m
    $92–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    25h 25m
    $177–296

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    27h 59m
    $659–1,014

  5. Drive  729.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Champaigncar car 729.8 mi
    12h 54m
    $134–193

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 56m
    $122–482

  7. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane RDU - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 5m
    $194–242

Raleigh to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 25h 25m.

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