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How to get fromChampaign to Bransonby bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Branson by bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield CU Transit Center to Bransontaxi taxi
    9h 21m
    $139–259

  2. Drive 416.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Bransoncar car 416.5 mi
    7h 26m
    $76–110

  3. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CMI - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    6h 46m
    $98–408

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Springfield CU Transit Center to Bransontaxi taxi
    10h 54m
    $146–240

  5. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane CMI - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Bransoncar car
    6h 40m
    $119–537

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DEC - SGF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    7h 27m
    $201–529

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Champaign to Branson. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Springfield CU Transit Center, then take the taxi to Branson. Alternatively, you can drive from Champaign to Branson in around 7h 26m.

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