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

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORF - CMI
    7h 22m
    $123–493

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    24h 35m
    $159–261

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    29h 36m
    $274–679

  4. Drive  832.8 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Champaigncar car 832.8 mi
    14h 37m
    $152–220

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 14m
    $140–490

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORF - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    9h 44m
    $131–498

  7. Train via Baltimore (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    38h 9m
    $324–779

Virginia Beach to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 712 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Philadelphia Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 24h 35m.

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