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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Galesburg

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 29m
    $106–219

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    9h 6m
    $64–123

  3. Drive 397 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Kansas Citycar car 397 mi
    6h 41m
    $73–105

  4. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMI - MCI
    6h 4m
    $113–572

  5. 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 Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    10h 47m
    $138–305

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    11h 49m
    $176–360

  7. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DEC - MCI
    8h 34m
    $122–579

Champaign to Kansas City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Kansas City, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village Bay M in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day.

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