Bus Tickets from St. Louis to Champaign

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Champaign on November 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Gateway Station
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)CheapestFastest
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
Gateway Station
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation CenterNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:01 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Champaign

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
3h 30mAverage Duration
237 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$47 - $79Average Duration3h 30m
6kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$65 - $822Average Duration14h 6m
22kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Champaign by bus

  1. What is the distance between St. Louis and Champaign?

    The distance between St. Louis and Champaign is around 237 km (147 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from St. Louis to Champaign?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gateway Station, in St. Louis, and end it at Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center, in Champaign.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-16
$60
11-17
$49
Today
$47
11-19
$87
11-20
$36
11-21
$51
11-22
No data
11-23
$55
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from St. Louis to Champaign, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $361 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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