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How to get fromWestern Michigan University to Champaignby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Western Michigan University to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    7h 2m
    $82–176

  2. Drive 244.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Western Michigan University to Champaigncar car 244.1 mi
    4h 9m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 40m
    $46–86

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane AZO - CMI
    5h 44m
    $85–338

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    9h 10m
    $54–102

Western Michigan University to Champaign by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Western Michigan University, MI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Western Michigan University to Champaign-Urbana via Dormitory & Ellsworth, Kalamazoo Transit Center, Kalamazoo, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Western Michigan University to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Dormitory & Ellsworth, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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