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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Champaign to St Louis. Traveling by coach from Champaign to St Louis usually takes around 3 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 3 hours,
| Distance | 147 mi (236 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 0m |
| Cheapest price | €27.79 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 2 |
How much is a coach ticket from Champaign to St Louis?
€27.79 is the average price of a bus ticket from Champaign to St Louis. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Champaign to St Louis is expected to be between €27 and €34. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 15 May 2024, when tickets are available for 15 May 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just €28.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 27 days in advance to save €46.00 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
What coach companies travel from Champaign to St Louis?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Champaign to St Louis that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 8h 41m | €112.53 |
| Greyhound | 3 | 3h 24m | €28.95 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Champaign to St Louis from €103. There are 1 Burlington Trailways schedules from Champaign to St Louis and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to St Louis. In Champaign, Burlington Trailways departs to St Louis from Illinois Term - 45 E University Ave and no other station. In St Louis, Burlington Trailways arrives at Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St and no other station.
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Champaign to St Louis takes 8 hours and 41 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to St Louis in 3 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to St Louis.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Champaign to St Louis every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 24 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to St Louis usually start from €28.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 147 miles from Champaign to St Louis. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Champaign to St Louis at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to St Louis, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Champaign to St Louis, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Champaign to St Louis every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Champaign to St Louis without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Champaign to St Louis; ticket prices start at €32.04.
City Information
Champaign
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A significant hub for the Silicone Prairie, Champaign is a stunning city with many exciting landmarks to visit. The downtown area of Champaign is perhaps its busiest area, with over 40 different bars, art galleries, and boutique shops for you to enjoy. To enjoy arthouse films or independent productions, head over to the Art Theater, which also hosts special screenings. The campustown area near the University of Illinois hosts not only cheap eateries but also fine dining spots. The area tends to get crowded at night since students will be out on the street to enjoy the hopping nightlife.
As a busy college town, Champaign naturally has a very vibrant food scene with many excellent dining options. Radio Maria is a unique Spanish establishment with very colorful Spanish decorations and amazing tapas dishes. Those who want something more exotic and exciting could check out DESTIHL, which offers unique home-cooked dishes and great artisan beers.
The Illinois Terminal is Champaign's primary bus and train station, served by Amtrak, Burlington Trailways, Jefferson Lines, and Greyhound. From Champaign, you can continue your journey and visit some of the other top destinations in Illinois.
St Louis
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St. Louis is one of several major cities in the state of Missouri and it is uniquely located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The city is usually recognized by its most distinctive feature, the Gateway Arch, thanks to which it is the only city in the United States that has a national park in the heart of its downtown district. The Arch is a must-see attraction and you can even take a tram to the top for some incredible views of the St. Louis skyline.
Some of the other truly unique attractions you can visit while you’re in town include the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis where you can check out an incredible collection of dolls, dollhouses and vignettes, and the City Museum where you can ride down a 10-story spiral slide (yup, you read that right.) For a great outdoor experience, stop by the gorgeous Missouri Botanical Garden, and then take a stroll through Citygarden where you will find various quirky statues and installations worthy of being featured in your Instagram feed.
Ale enthusiasts would be excited to know that St. Louis is one of the best craft beer cities in the U.S. as well as one of the cheapest drinking cities. That means your party budget could take you a long way. Unsurprisingly, the city is also among the best spring break destinations on a budget.
The main bus and train station in St. Louis, Gateway Station, is located right in the center of downtown, not far from the Gateway Arch, which makes coming in and out of the city a breeze.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Champaign?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Illinois Term - 45 E University Ave
The Illinois Terminal is located at 45 East University Avenue in Champaign. The transport center opened in 1999, and now provides bus and train service in the Champaign-Urbana area. The terminal is served by Amtrak, Burlington Trailways, Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, and local mass transit. Make sure to wait in the correct station building; Champaign’s old train station, dating to 1898, is just across the street. The Illinois Terminal offers short-term parking, fast food, and even meeting spaces and banquet halls. Thanks to the station’s convenient location, some of the best restaurants and bars in downtown Champaign are just a short walk away.
All coach stations in Champaign:
Illinois Term - 45 E University Ave
Where does the coach arrive in St Louis?
Main arrival station: Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in St Louis.
Coach stations in St Louis:
Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
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