What is the distance between Springfield and Champaign?

The distance between the two cities is 78 miles (125 km).

Bus Springfield to Champaign from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Springfield to Champaign on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	1h 45m	1:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	1h 35m	7:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Fastest

Next departures for Springfield to Champaign on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	1h 35m	2:55am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	1h 35m	7:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:46 AM CST.

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 35mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $33	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $466	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,347 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Springfield, IL to Champaign by bus

What is the distance between Springfield and Champaign?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$26

11/16

$26

Today

$23

11/18

$23

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The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 17, 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 Springfield, IL to Champaign, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $29 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-18.