What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Champaign is to fly and bus which costs $140 - $470 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $110 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Tampa and Champaign?

No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 27m.

How far is it from Tampa to Champaign?

The distance between Tampa and Champaign is 916 miles. The road distance is 1034.5 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 25h 20m and costs $200 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Champaign?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Tampa to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Champaign bus from?

Tampa to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Champaign train from?

Tampa to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train, bus or fly from Tampa to Champaign?

The best way to get from Tampa to Champaign is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 25h 20m, you could also train, which costs $1,000 - $1,700 and takes 44h 27m.

Where does the Tampa to Champaign bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Tampa and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 5:16 AM in Tampa and 4:16 AM in Champaign.

Where does the Tampa to Champaign train arrive?

Tampa to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Tampa to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Champaign is 1034 miles. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Tampa to Champaign.

How do I get a train ticket from Tampa to Champaign?

Book your Tampa to Champaign train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tampa to Champaign?

Book your Tampa to Champaign bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 59+ hotels available in Champaign.

Tampa to Champaign - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane TPA - CMI
7h 16m
$110–475
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
25h 20m
$207–309
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 / ...
44h 27m
$1,061–1,630
Drive 1,028.5 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Champaigncar 1,028.5 mi
17h 57m
$182–263
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
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
7h 45m
$147–462
Fly to Indianapolis, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane TPA - IND
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
8h 35m
$144–651
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
9h 8m
$134–600

Tampa to Champaign by bus

5Weekly Buses

25h 20mAverage Duration

$207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 911.1 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 25h 20m.

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