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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Fe to Champaign by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SAF - CMI
    6h 33m
    $149–538

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lamy Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    27h 2m
    $376–799

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    28h 49m
    $213–384

  4. Drive 1,145.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Champaigncar car 1,145.3 mi
    19h 27m
    $209–302

Santa Fe to Champaign by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Albuquerque Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 28h 49m.

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