What is the travel distance from Champaign to Kansas City?

Champaign and Kansas City are 345 miles (555 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Champaign to Kansas City?

The majority of buses traveling from Champaign to Kansas City start their journey at Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Once in Kansas City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Money Museum, Children's Mercy Park, Hallmark Kaleidoscope, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and Steamboat Arabia Museum.

Bus Champaign to Kansas City from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Champaign to Kansas City on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		7:50pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	10h 10m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Champaign to Kansas City on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	10h 10m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	8h 30m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	7:50am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	13h 58m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	10h 30m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	7:50am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	13h 58m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Kansas City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10h 10mAverage Duration

344 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $231	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$111 - $779	Average Duration15h 38m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Champaign and Kansas City?

Stops in Champaign

A
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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B
Champaign Bus Stop
4910 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
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Stops in Kansas City

A
Greyhound Station
1101 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106

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Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Champaign to Kansas City, MO by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$140

11/25

$200

Today

$151

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$140

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The cheapest trip from Champaign to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $140

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

You can expect to pay from $140 to $584 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-11-27.