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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Champaign by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SAN - CMI
    6h 33m
    $166–612

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h 32m
    $155–547

  3. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaignbus bus
    46h 35m
    $704–1,512

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2d 1h
    $350–685

  5. Drive 1,961 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Champaigncar car 1,961 mi
    32h 18m
    $358–517

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 10m
    $179–599

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 48m
    $169–239

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2d 16h
    $849–1,799

San Diego to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,684.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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