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Saint Louis Art Museum
Vast art museum in Forest Park with global collections from antiquity to modern works and strong free general admission.
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 CHF 32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 27.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 4 buses from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO, including 4 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 236 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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.

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Buses from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF 21 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 21 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 2:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF 25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF 47 |
The table below shows live departures for Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 12:50 AM Champaign, IL | 3h20 | 4:10 AM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Champaign, IL | 3h20 | 4:20 AM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Vast art museum in Forest Park with global collections from antiquity to modern works and strong free general admission.
Leading history museum covering St. Louis, Missouri, and national stories through rotating exhibitions in Forest Park.
Interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, and family-friendly displays near Forest Park.
Lively downtown riverfront district with trails, views of the Arch, public art, and access to major historic sites.
Large urban park with trails, lakes, zoo access, and major museums, ideal for walking between top attractions.
Beloved neighborhood park with formal lily ponds, pavilions, and one of the city's most photographed landscapes.
A thin, cracker-like crust pizza cut into squares and topped with Provel cheese, a St. Louis original loved for its distinct texture and tangy flavor.
Crisp, breaded ravioli said to be born on The Hill, usually served with marinara. It is a signature St. Louis Italian-American appetizer.
Sticky butter cake with a dense base and gooey sweet top. A longtime St. Louis bakery favorite often enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.
Refined contemporary restaurant with tasting menus and strong national acclaim. Elegant fine dining focused on seasonal Midwestern ingredients.
Beloved frozen custard stand serving concretes and sundaes since 1929. Casual, nostalgic, and one of the city's iconic dessert stops.
Popular smokehouse known for St. Louis barbecue, especially ribs, brisket, and pork steak, in a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for U.S. city breaks: hotels and dining are reasonable, transit is limited, and attractions often cost less than in larger U.S. tourist cities.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or screen prompts.
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Most Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO buses use the Champaign, I. T. at Market St. to St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) station pair. Use this guide to compare Champaign, IL and St. Louis, MO bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Champaign, I. T. at Market St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi available. ATMs are available at Champaign, I. T. at Market St..
Ticket office support is available at Champaign, I. T. at Market St..
Available at Champaign, I. T. at Market St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Champaign, I. T. at Market St.: Wheelchair accessible.
St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center). ATMs are available at St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
Ticket office support is available at St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
Available at St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center): Wheelchair accessible routes available.
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