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

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There are 6 ways to get from Syracuse to Champaign by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SYR - CMI
    6h 33m
    $119–581

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    17h 40m
    $108–232

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    16h 38m
    $253–523

  4. Drive 740.9 mi

    1. Drive from Syracuse to Champaigncar car 740.9 mi
    13h 14m
    $136–196

  5. Train to Rochester, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ROC - CMI
    7h 14m
    $154–708

  6. Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SYR - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 2m
    $132–588

Syracuse to Champaign by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 38m.

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