What is the distance between St. Louis and Champaign?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to Champaign?

If you're headed to Champaign from St. Louis, chances are that your bus will leave from Gateway Station and arrive at Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus St. Louis to Champaign from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Champaign on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30pm	Gateway Station	3h 25m	2:55am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	CheapestFastest
11:00pm	Gateway Station	7h 5m	6:05am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
9:30am	Gateway Station	3h 40m	1:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
11:00pm	Gateway Station	7h 5m	6:05am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
4:00pm	Gateway Station	3h 30m	7:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags

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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 the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

147 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $55	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $571	Average Duration14h 6m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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

Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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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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FlixBus

3.5/511,407 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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.

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

What is the distance between St. Louis and Champaign?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to Champaign?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$45

11/21

$41

Today

$43

11/23

$45

11/24

$39

11/25

No data

11/26

No data

11/27

$35

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $35

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 $35 to $250 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 $35 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.