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How to get fromSavannah to Champaignby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Savannah to Champaign by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SAV - CMI
    5h 8m
    $171–673

  2. Drive  819.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Savannah to Champaigncar car 819.7 mi
    14h 38m
    $150–217

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    17h 22m
    $208–334

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Savannah Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    35h 35m
    $851–1,309

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAV - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    5h 45m
    $188–660

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SAV - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 52m
    $184–678

  7. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus

    1. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SAV - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    7h 28m
    $153–615

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    20h 6m
    $154–239

Savannah to Champaign by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 688.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Savannah, GA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Savannah (SAV) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Savannah Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 35m.

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