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

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Springfield by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    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 Springfield CU Transit CenterbusGreyhound US1210
    8h 30m
    $63–183

  2. Drive 380.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Springfieldcar380.1 mi
    6h 47m
    $70–101

  3. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeCMI - SGF
    5h 45m
    $94–392

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    10h 3m
    $82–191

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeDEC - SGF
    6h 2m
    $197–513

Champaign to Springfield by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 4 times a day.

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