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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SAT - CMI
    6h 22m
    $119–574

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus Querétaro
    22h 40m
    $175–338

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    30h 15m
    $392–792

  4. Drive 1,066.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Champaigncar car 1,066.2 mi
    18h
    $195–281

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 18m
    $156–611

  6. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    26h 14m

San Antonio to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration30h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign once daily. Tickets cost $160–320 and the journey takes 21h 1m.

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