There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane CMI - SGF
4h 32m$99–412Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
8h 25m$56–106Drive 380.6 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Springfieldcar 380.6 mi
6h 45m$70–101Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane DEC - SGF
7h 32m$102–418Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
10h 3m$80–172
Champaign to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Springfield is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Champaign and Springfield is 354 miles. The road distance is 382.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Champaign to Springfield, including transfers.
Champaign to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 25m.
Champaign to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Springfield is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Champaign to Springfield.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Decatur Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Champaign to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 102+ hotels available in Springfield.









