There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Champaign by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane COU - CMI
4h 16m$155–470Drive 276.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Champaigncar 276.9 mi
4h 54m$51–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 40m$136–207Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 58m$67–100Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane COU - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
9h 5m$158–475
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Champaign is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $150 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Champaign is 255 miles. The road distance is 278.5 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Champaign without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Jefferson City to Champaign, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 58m.
Jefferson City to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Champaign is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Jefferson City to Champaign.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Jefferson City and St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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