How far is St. Louis from Champaign by coach?

The journey from Champaign to St. Louis by coach covers an approximate distance of 147 miles (237 km).

Is there a way to reach St. Louis from Champaign without a car?

The best way to go from Champaign to St. Louis without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Champaign to St. Louis from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Champaign to St. Louis on 25 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
03:05	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	3h 20m	06:25	Gateway Station	Cheapest
12:30	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	3h 15m	15:45	Gateway Station	Fastest
07:50	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	4h 11m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags
19:50	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	3h 20m	23:10	Gateway Station	No tags
07:50	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	4h 11m	12:01	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 00:24 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Champaign to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 20mAverage duration

147 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£26 - £53	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£41 - £424	Average duration12h 57m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Champaign and St. Louis?

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 St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £30

Greyhound Champaign St. Louis recent customer reviews

The bus i was to take never did show up they said they could not get a bus driver out of Chicago so I had to switch to the next bus which was still late about 15 to 20 minutes leaving

Jennifer O.

21 May 2018

Very unhappy had an 3hr late arrival missed my plane

Lloyd W.

1 August 2019

Too rude

Jonathon B.

6 December 2016

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

How far is St. Louis from Champaign by coach?
The journey from Champaign to St. Louis by coach covers an approximate distance of 147 miles (237 km).
Is there a way to reach St. Louis from Champaign without a car?
The best way to go from Champaign to St. Louis without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£44

22/11

£34

Today

£34

24/11

£33

25/11

£29

26/11

£31

27/11

£30

28/11

£29

The cheapest trip from Champaign to St. Louis was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £29

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

You can expect to pay from £29 to £62 for a bus ticket from Champaign to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-11-28.