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ITINERARY
3h 23m181 miles23 stops
1
Hessel Park
2
The Virginia Theatre
3
Cowboy Monkey
4
Esquire Lounge
5
Pour Bros. Taproom
6
Brainstorm Escapes
Looking for a thrilling, immersive and effective form of entertainment or team building? You’ve found it! Brainstorm Escapes offers several live action escape rooms. You have 60 minutes to identify and solve various clues, puzzles and riddles to escape the room! Defuse a bomb, break out of prison, outwit a professor, or destroy a zombie-changing serum. Book your Escape today!
7
Centennial Park Champaign
8
State Farm Center
9
West Side Park
10
Krannert Art Museum
11
Mount Hope Cemetery
12
Boneyard Creek Trail
13
Fairgrounds Park
14
Trust
In the shadow of the St. Louis Arch, the Missisippi Valley Trust Company has proudly stood at the corner of 4th and Pine since 1896. While the city transformed around it, within these walls time stood still. Today we invite you back, to old-fashioned charm, timeless hospitality, and a modern twist.
15
The Thaxton & Speakeasy
Vintage Vibe | Superior Service | Craft Cocktails| Weddings| Events | Lounge The Thaxton is a full serve, Art Deco venue, specializing in boutique style weddings and events. When not privately booked, the lower level of The Thaxton is host to an underground lounge known as the Thaxton Speakeasy. The Speakeasy is St. Louis' only password protected night spot. And is only open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays WHEN NOT PRIVATELY BOOKED.
16
Thies Farm & Greenhouses
A farm right here in the city! Homegrown produce direct from the fields and plants grown in greenhouses on site.
17
Fieldhouse
18
St. Francis de Sales Church
19
The Highlands Golf & Tennis
20
Dave & Buster's - Arcade
At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!
21
The Dinner Detective
America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show! Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect! The Dinner Detective also offers private events & shows that are customized to your group. Join us for a private event that your guests will talk about for months!
22
Thomas Sappington House Museum
23
Tee Time Family Fun Center
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OVERVIEW
Champaign to St. Louis
1
Start:Hessel Park
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(47) review
1401 Grandview Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6826
2
Start:The Virginia Theatre
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(64) review
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3928
3
Start:Cowboy Monkey
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(7) review
6 E Taylor St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4025
4
Start:Esquire Lounge
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(37) review
106 N Walnut St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4010
5
Start:Pour Bros. Taproom
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(6) review
40 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-4021
6
Start:Brainstorm Escapes
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
5.0
(35) review
Looking for a thrilling, immersive and effective form of entertainment or team building? You’ve found it! Brainstorm Escapes offers several live action escape rooms. You have 60 minutes to identify and solve various clues, puzzles and riddles to escape the room! Defuse a bomb, break out of prison, outwit a professor, or destroy a zombie-changing serum. Book your Escape today!
7
Start:Centennial Park Champaign
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(9) review
Kirby St Crescent Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
8
Start:State Farm Center
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(77) review
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6950
9
Start:West Side Park
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(34) review
400 E University Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-3827
10
Start:Krannert Art Museum
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(54) review
500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6913
11
Start:Mount Hope Cemetery
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.0
(5) review
611 E Pennsylvania Ave, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL 61820-6940
12
Start:Boneyard Creek Trail
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(8) review
Champaign Park, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
13
Start:Fairgrounds Park
Saint Louis, Missouri·
3.0
(9) review
North Grand and Natural Bridge, Saint Louis, MO 63110
14
Start:Trust
Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.5
(9) review
In the shadow of the St. Louis Arch, the Missisippi Valley Trust Company has proudly stood at the corner of 4th and Pine since 1896. While the city transformed around it, within these walls time stood still. Today we invite you back, to old-fashioned charm, timeless hospitality, and a modern twist.
15
Start:The Thaxton & Speakeasy
Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.5
(75) review
Vintage Vibe | Superior Service | Craft Cocktails| Weddings| Events | Lounge The Thaxton is a full serve, Art Deco venue, specializing in boutique style weddings and events. When not privately booked, the lower level of The Thaxton is host to an underground lounge known as the Thaxton Speakeasy. The Speakeasy is St. Louis' only password protected night spot. And is only open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays WHEN NOT PRIVATELY BOOKED.
16
Start:Thies Farm & Greenhouses
Saint Louis, Missouri·
3.5
(9) review
A farm right here in the city! Homegrown produce direct from the fields and plants grown in greenhouses on site.
17
Start:Fieldhouse
Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.5
(8) review
510 Theresa Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63103
18
Start:St. Francis de Sales Church
Saint Louis, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2653 Ohio Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118-1594
19
Start:The Highlands Golf & Tennis
Saint Louis, Missouri·
3.0
(9) review
5163 Clayton Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1423
20
Start:Dave & Buster's - Arcade
Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.0
(9) review
At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!
21
Start:The Dinner Detective
Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.5
(9) review
America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show! Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect! The Dinner Detective also offers private events & shows that are customized to your group. Join us for a private event that your guests will talk about for months!
22
Start:Thomas Sappington House Museum
Crestwood, Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.5
(9) review
1015 S Sappington Rd, Crestwood, Saint Louis, MO 63126
23
Start:Tee Time Family Fun Center
Saint Louis, Missouri·
2.5
(9) review
4631 Lemay Ferry Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63129-1615
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What's the driving distance between Champaign and St. Louis?
The distance is 181 miles
What's the travel time between Champaign and St. Louis?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 23m mins in normal traffic
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There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to St. Louis
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The weather in St. Louis is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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