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

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There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane RIC - CMI
    6h 18m
    $113–503

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    23h 30m
    $161–301

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    25h 42m
    $310–685

  4. Drive 725 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Champaigncar car 725 mi
    12h 45m
    $133–192

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h
    $125–490

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane RIC - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    9h 47m
    $116–519

Richmond to Champaign by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 30m.

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