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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ROC - CMI
    4h 56m
    $125–523

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    16h
    $98–209

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    15h 14m
    $233–466

  4. Drive 664.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Champaigncar car 664.1 mi
    11h 57m
    $122–176

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ROC - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    $227–660

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    5h 8m
    $137–500

Rochester to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 14m.

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