Find coaches from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US

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Next departures from Champaign to Lincoln on 26 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
Lincoln Station - HaymarketCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
Lincoln Station - HaymarketNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Champaign to Lincoln

Bus
Average priceUS$137 - US$137Average duration13h 55m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$158 - US$219Average duration18h 26m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Champaign to Lincoln

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 13 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
13h 55mAverage duration
US$137Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$137
Average bus trip duration13h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure08:20
Distance444 miles

Champaign to Lincoln Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Champaign - Lincoln, NE, US

  1. What's the distance between Champaign and Lincoln by coach?

    The journey from Champaign to Lincoln by coach covers an approximate distance of 444 miles (717 km).

  2. How can I travel from Champaign to Lincoln avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Champaign to Lincoln without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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US$138
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on 23 Sept 2025 with a price of US$138

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

You can expect to pay from US$138 to US$837 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$138, which is on 2025-09-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Champaign to Lincoln.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Champaign to Lincoln.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Champaign to Lincoln will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Champaign to Lincoln, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US?

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You can also go to Lincoln, NE, US by train

Train from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US

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