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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Champaign by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SFO - CMI
    7h 59m
    $128–485

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 5h
    $422–637

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2d 6h
    $1,229–1,946

  4. Drive  2,124.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Champaigncar car 2,124.3 mi
    33h 2m
    $388–560

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    8h 52m
    $225–482

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    8h 56m
    $171–618

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 10m
    $182–420

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    10h 15m
    $255–400

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 11m
    $231–761

San Francisco to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,853.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

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

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