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How to get fromChampaign to Jefferson Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Jefferson City by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CMI - COU
    4h 23m
    $163–482

  2. Drive  277.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Jefferson Citycar car 277.7 mi
    4h 55m
    $51–74

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    7h 32m
    $159–254

  4. Bus

    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 Jefferson Citybus bus Greyhound US0175s
    8h 23m
    $67–99

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DEC - COU
    6h 29m
    $167–498

  6. Bus, train via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    7h 41m
    $135–212

Champaign to Jefferson City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Jefferson City via St Louis Bus Station and Jefferson City in around 8h 23m.

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