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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane MSP - CMI
    5h 17m
    $90–456

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    11h 50m
    $88–147

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    11h 3m
    $295–456

  4. Drive  501.8 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Champaigncar car 501.8 mi
    8h 6m
    $92–133

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    6h 17m
    $107–472

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to 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 bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    16h 25m
    $112–199

Saint Paul to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 3m.

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