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

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

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  1. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Bramalea GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane YYZ - CMI
    8h 8m
    $88–375

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    14h 45m
    $80–152

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kitchener to Sarniatrain train
    2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    14h 43m
    $272–552

  4. Drive  534.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kitchener to Champaigncar car 534.4 mi
    9h 38m
    $103–148

  5. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Bramalea GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    10h 28m
    $125–380

  6. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    10h 45m
    $285–1,443

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Champaign Armorybus bus
    16h 52m

Kitchener to Champaign by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 570.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Kitchener, ON, Canada and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kitchener to Champaign-Urbana via Sarnia, Port Huron Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kitchener to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Detroit and Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 45m.

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