The cheapest and fastest buses from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
Of the 2 buses that leave Champaign, IL for St. Louis, MO on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 236 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO bus times
The table below shows live departures for Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:30 PM Champaign, IL | 3h15 | 8:45 PM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Champaign, IL | 3h40 | 11:40 PM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 02:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MOYou can travel by bus between Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $35 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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