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How to get fromUrbana to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CMI - DCA
    5h 6m
    $132–626

  2. Drive 677.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Urbana to Washingtoncar car 677.7 mi
    12h 6m
    $124–179

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downtown Chicagobus bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    20h 25m
    $155–270

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    21h 58m
    $283–589

  5. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Chicago Midway Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    5h 30m
    $165–760

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    22h 57m
    $249–516

Urbana to Washington by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Urbana, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Washington Union Station via Downtown Chicago and Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 25m.

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