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How to get fromJefferson City to Champaignby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jefferson City to Champaign by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 14m
    $155–450

  2. Drive 276.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Champaigncar car 276.9 mi
    4h 54m
    $51–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    7h 50m
    $86–167

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City 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 / ...
    8h 8m
    $65–115

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Jefferson City and St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 8m.

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