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

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Tempe is to bus and fly which costs $170 - $260 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Tempe is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Tempe?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Tempe station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 59m.

How far is it from Champaign to Tempe?

The distance between Champaign and Tempe is 1408 miles. The road distance is 1616.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Champaign to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 34h 59m and costs $300 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Champaign to Tempe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Tempe bus from?

Champaign to Tempe bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Bus or fly from Champaign to Tempe?

The best way to get from Champaign to Tempe is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $460 and takes 34h 59m.

Where does the Champaign to Tempe bus arrive?

Champaign to Tempe bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Champaign and Tempe?

Tempe is 1h behind Champaign. It is currently 12:09 AM in Champaign and 11:09 PM in Tempe.

Can I drive from Champaign to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Tempe is 1616 miles. It takes approximately 26h 19m to drive from Champaign to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 3030+ hotels available in Tempe.

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

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

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Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
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1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CMI - PHX
7h 2m
$130–574
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
34h 59m
$301–455
Bus, train via Flagstaff
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain
3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
36h 35m
$849–1,376
Drive 1,607.1 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Tempecar 1,607.1 mi
26h 19m
$266–384
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane STL - PHX
8h 56m
$204–528
Bus to Indianapolis, fly
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Phoenix (PHX)plane IND - PHX
8h 48m
$174–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempebus
2d 9h
$1,126–1,840

Champaign to Tempe by bus and tram

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34h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,399.9 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 34h 59m.

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