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How to get fromChampaign to Independenceby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Independence by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to BloomingtonbusGreyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Independence StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    10h 7m
    $63–198

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationbusGreyhound US1200 / ...
    10h 33m
    $66–132

  3. Drive 384.8 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Independencecar384.8 mi
    6h 41m
    $71–102

  4. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kansas City (MCI)planeCMI - MCI
    8h 21m
    $103–512

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)planeDEC - MCI
    9h 3m
    $211–643

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)planeORD - MCI
    9h 29m
    $161–683

Champaign to Independence by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 4 times a day.

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