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How to get fromChampaign to Columbiaby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Columbia by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    7h 15m
    $50–93

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $213–355

  3. Drive 269.4 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Columbiacar car 269.4 mi
    4h 49m
    $50–71

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CMI - COU
    4h 55m
    $123–427

Champaign to Columbia by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 324.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Columbia via St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours.

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