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

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SJC - CMI
    9h 14m
    $170–676

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    10h
    $154–572

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Champaignbus bus
    2d 1h
    $502–723

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaignbus bus
    2d 7h
    $738–1,577

  5. Drive 2,152.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Champaigncar car 2,152.8 mi
    33h 32m
    $393–568

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    8h 26m
    $178–662

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    9h 16m
    $194–672

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    9h 26m
    $251–520

San Jose to Champaign by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,821.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Champaign via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 2d 1h.

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