There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Champaign by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
10h 17m$65–140Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Independence Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrGreyhound US0145S
10h 28m$64–199Drive 384.9 mi
- Drive from Independence to Champaign384.9 mi
6h 40m$71–102Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)MCI - CMI
7h 59m$98–493Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MCI - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
7h 56m$120–530
Independence to Champaign by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Champaign is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Champaign is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Champaign. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Independence and Champaign is 444 miles. The road distance is 387.2 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 10h 17m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Independence to Champaign, including transfers.
Independence to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Champaign is to bus which takes 10h 17m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $500 and takes 7h 59m.
Independence to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Champaign is 387 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Independence to Champaign.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Kansas City to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- 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 Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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