How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Champaign?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Champaign start from $21. The average price for this route is around $49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Champaign?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Champaign is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 202 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Champaign route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Tornado Bus , Greyhound , Amtrak , Burlington Trailways .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Champaign?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Champaign at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 6:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Champaign?

A bus trip from Chicago to Champaign generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Champaign?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Champaign?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Champaign?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Champaign?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Champaign from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Champaign on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 34m	10:49am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 55m	3:25pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Champaign on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 34m	10:49am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	2h 10m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2h 45m	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 55m	3:25pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	5h 40m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Champaign on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 34m	10:49am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	2h 10m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2h 45m	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 55m	3:25pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	5h 40m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Champaign on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 34m	10:49am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	2h 10m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2h 45m	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 55m	3:25pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	5h 40m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Champaign on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2h 20m	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	2h 10m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2h 45m	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 55m	3:25pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	5h 40m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Champaign on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2h 45m	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	2h 10m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 55m	3:25pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	2h 30m	12:15pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	5h 40m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Champaign on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 55m	3:25pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	2h 10m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h	3:25pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	5h 40m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Champaign on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 55m	3:25pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	2h 10m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	5h 40m	3:40pm	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:48 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Champaign

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 2 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 31mAverage Duration

203 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $264	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $276	Average Duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Champaign?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Champaign

A
Champaign Bus Stop
4910 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
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B
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,504 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5158 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 22 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $36

Greyhound Chicago Champaign recent customer reviews

The staff at the ticket counter were extremely courteous and very helpful in making sure I knew exactly where to go and the bus number. They were wonderful! The bus was very clean, on time and arrived a few minutes early. Great all the way around!

Rosemary G.

September 9, 2019

Unclear on what station to on board bus. No communication on status of late bus. Staff was not friendly.

Roberto C.

July 1, 2019

The bus was late and then the driver pulled over to a rest stop because people were talking on the bus...

Rachel O.

October 19, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have reported a positive experience with the train service, highlighting punctual departures and arrivals. The boarding process was well-organized, and there was ample space for baggage. Travelers appreciated the friendly staff and found everything to be straightforward, making it an enjoyable journey for those traveling from out of state.

Amtrak Chicago Champaign recent customer reviews

Everything was fine. Train left on time and arrived a few minutes early. Staff was nice; everything was easy.

Stephen E.

September 28, 2025

Train arrived on time . The boarding was very organised. Reached destination on time . Enough space for our baggage.Overall a good experience for out of state travellers ,like us.

Poornima A.

May 5, 2023

It was good.Very comfortable

Meiramgul B.

July 7, 2024

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Champaign by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Champaign?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Champaign start from $21. The average price for this route is around $49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Champaign?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Champaign is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 202 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Champaign route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tornado Bus, Greyhound, Amtrak, Burlington Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Champaign?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Champaign at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 6:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Champaign?
A bus trip from Chicago to Champaign generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Champaign?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Champaign?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Champaign?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Champaign?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-01

$88

12-02

$105

Today

$18

12-04

$18

12-05

$18

12-06

$18

12-07

$31

12-08

$33

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Champaign was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $265 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.