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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Champaign by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    8h 25m
    $63–101

  2. Drive  379.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Champaigncar car 379.5 mi
    6h 45m
    $70–100

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SGF - CMI
    5h 6m
    $99–422

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    9h 46m
    $79–158

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SGF - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 48m
    $102–427

Springfield to Champaign by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours.

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