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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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 22m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO
Travel to St. Louis, MO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO.

This is compared to other travel options from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Champaign, IL to St. Louis, MO costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Champaign, IL and St. Louis, MO as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Champaign, I. T. at Market St. and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
- Trains mostly depart from Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL and arrive in St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to St. Louis, MO by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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