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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester 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 Rochester (RST) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane RST - CMI
    6h 18m
    $74–390

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    12h 35m
    $132–187

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    13h 18m
    $199–394

  4. Drive 414.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Champaigncar car 414.5 mi
    8h 3m
    $76–110

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane RST - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    9h 47m
    $77–397

  6. Bus via Lake Delton

    1. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to Wisconsin Dellsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    12h 41m
    $102–168

  7. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rochester, MN to UW-Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    13h 4m
    $124–224

Rochester to Champaign by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester, MN to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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