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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 9 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
    7h 43m
    $140–576

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station 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 4h
    $411–634

  3. 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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2d 7h
    $1,251–1,982

  4. Drive  2,152.8 mi

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

  5. 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
    $168–612

  6. 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 17m
    $174–622

  7. 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 31m
    $231–490

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

    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
    9h 53m
    $178–410

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis 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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 49m
    $187–428

San Jose to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,821.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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