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How to get fromSanta Ana to Champaignby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SNA - CMI
    6h 44m
    $196–706

  2. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    44h 37m
    $678–1,449

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana 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
    46h 45m
    $328–613

  4. Drive 1,946 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Champaigncar car 1,946 mi
    32h 7m
    $356–513

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h 50m
    $260–543

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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 14h
    $869–1,738

Santa Ana to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$678Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,697.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 46h 45m.

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