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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    9h 58m
    $64–123

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    10h 7m
    $138–295

  3. Drive 384.8 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Independencecar car 384.8 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)plane plane CMI - MCI
    7h 47m
    $113–572

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DEC - MCI
    10h 17m
    $122–579

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

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    9h 33m
    $393–839

Champaign to Independence by bus and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

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 9h 58m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day.

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