What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign is to bus which costs $160 - $320 and takes 26h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign is to fly and bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $170 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa Airport (TPA) and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign. However, there are services departing from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Tampa Airport (TPA) and Champaign?

No, there is no direct train from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 16m.

How far is it from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign?

The distance between Tampa Airport (TPA) and Champaign is 1131 miles. The road distance is 1039.6 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 17m and costs $190 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign bus from?

Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign train from?

Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train or bus from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign?

The best way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign is to train which takes 46h 16m and costs $550 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 26h 1m.

Where does the Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign bus arrive?

Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tampa Airport (TPA) and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h behind Tampa Airport (TPA). It is currently 10:12 PM in Tampa Airport (TPA) and 9:12 PM in Champaign.

Where does the Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign train arrive?

Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign is 1040 miles. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 50+ hotels available in Champaign.

Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TPA - MDW
2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
5h 55m
$175–459
Fly to Indianapolis, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane TPA - IND
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
6h 40m
$148–657
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
23h 17m
$192–362
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
46h 16m
$591–1,291
Drive 1,033.5 mi
1. Drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaigncar 1,033.5 mi
18h 9m
$189–273
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane TPA - STL
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
7h 33m
$459–1,989
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
26h 1m
$169–317

Tampa Airport (TPA) to Champaign by bus and train

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Distance: 1,124.3 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Tampa Airport (TPA), USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Champaign-Urbana via Marion Transit Center, Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, Tampa, and Chicago Union Station in around 46h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 26h 1m.

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