There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Champaign by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)SGF - CMI
4h 9m$94–402Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
8h 30m$64–149Drive 379.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Champaign379.5 mi
6h 45m$70–100Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)SGF - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaign
4h 59m$201–529Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louis
- Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
9h 46m$79–189
Springfield to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Champaign is to bus which costs $60 - $150 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Springfield and Champaign is 354 miles. The road distance is 381.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Springfield to Champaign, including transfers.
Springfield to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 8h 30m.
Springfield to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Champaign is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Springfield to Champaign.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 30m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- 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
- $29–45
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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