There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Independence by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Independence Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
10h 7m$63–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
10h 33m$61–120Drive 384.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Independencecar 384.8 mi
6h 44m$71–102Fly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CMI - MCI
7h 32m$103–572
Champaign to Independence by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Independence is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Independence is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Independence. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Champaign and Independence is 480 miles. The road distance is 387.1 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Independence without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 7m and costs $60 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Champaign to Independence, including transfers.
Champaign to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Independence is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 7h 32m.
Champaign to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Independence is 387 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Champaign to Independence.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to On White Oak At Osage Eb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kansas City (MCI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45–110
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $55–150
- Business - advance purchase
- $75–320
- Business Class
- $120–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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