Bus Tickets from Chicago to Champaign

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Next departures for Chicago to Champaign on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)Cheapest
Tornado Bus
Chicago, IL
Champaign Bus StopFastest
FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)No tags
Tornado Bus
West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)
Champaign Bus StopNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Champaign.

Bus
Average Price$24 - $195Average Duration2h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$14 - $50Average Duration2h 31m
18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Champaign

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 2 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
2h 31mAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Champaign: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35
Average bus trip duration2h 40m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance116 miles (186 km)
Latest bus departure5:10pm

Chicago to Champaign Bus

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

Best price found
09/30
$34
10/01
$26
Today
$30
10/03
$25
10/04
$25
10/05
$25
10/06
$23
10/07
$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Champaign was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $23

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 $23 to $155 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 $23 which is on 2025-10-07.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Champaign will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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

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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Champaign to Chicago

You can also go to Champaign by train

Train from Chicago to Champaign

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