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How to get fromColumbia to Champaignby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane COU - CMI
    4h 6m
    $128–429

  2. Drive 269.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Champaigncar car 269.1 mi
    4h 47m
    $50–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    7h 50m
    $52–94

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 11m
    $215–350

Columbia to Champaign by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 50m.

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