Bus Tickets from Champaign to Kansas City, MO

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TodayJun 23
from US$116
TomorrowJun 24
from US$86
WedJun 25
from US$74
ThuJun 26
from US$56
FriJun 27
from US$65
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SunJun 29
from US$82
MonJun 30

Next departures to Kansas City

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Kansas City

Bus
Average PriceUS$64 - US$149Average Duration8h 30m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$101 - US$622Average Duration15h 38m
51kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Champaign to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
8h 30mAverage Duration
US$64Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Champaign to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$89
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure12:20pm
Distance554 km
Latest bus departure12:30pm

Champaign to Kansas City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Champaign - Kansas City, MO

  1. What is the travel distance from Champaign to Kansas City?

    The distance between Champaign and Kansas City is approximately 555 km (345 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center in Champaign will take you to Greyhound Station in Kansas City.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-21
US$89
06-22
US$110
Today
US$110
06-24
US$81
06-25
US$81
06-26
US$89
06-27
US$110
06-28
US$81
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Kansas City was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of US$81

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$81 to US$508 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Kansas City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$81 which is on 2025-06-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Champaign and Kansas City!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Champaign to Kansas City, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Champaign to Kansas City.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Champaign to Kansas City?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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