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Compare bus and train for St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 371 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 371, while a flight costs an average of NOK 7,155.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 371 Average price Cheapest | NOK 1,634 Average price | NOK 7,155 Average price | NOK 303 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL
Compare the available ways to get from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL:
A bus is NOK 1,263 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL costing on average NOK 1,634.
A bus is NOK 6,784 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL costing on average NOK 7,155.
Other travel options to Champaign, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 8m.
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
Tickets start at around NOK 371 compared to roughly NOK 303 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 67. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL
How to get from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 PM 3h30 St. Louis, MO 12:30 AM Champaign, IL NOK 329 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:00 PM 3h30 St. Louis, MO 12:30 AM Champaign, IL NOK 329 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:30 AM 3h25 St. Louis, MO 7:55 AM Champaign, IL NOK 334 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:00 PM 3h30 St. Louis, MO 1:30 AM Champaign, IL NOK 438 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL:
A bus is NOK 1,263 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL costing on average NOK 1,634.
A bus is NOK 6,784 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Champaign, IL costing on average NOK 7,155.
Other travel options to Champaign, IL take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 8m.
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St. Louis, MO and Champaign, IL as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in University of Illinois Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Champaign-Urbana Station, Champaign, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Champaign, I. T. at Market St..
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Champaign, IL by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Champaign, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Champaign, IL by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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