Bus Tickets from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 1 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
    Arrival time: April 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: April 1 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Champaign Bus Stop
    Arrival time: April 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago, IL
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 1 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
    Arrival time: April 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 1 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Champaign Bus Stop
    Arrival time: April 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago, IL
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 1 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
    Arrival time: April 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Champaign to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$35
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 10m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:55am
Distance189 km
Latest bus departure5:20pm

Champaign to Chicago Buses

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Champaign to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Champaign - Chicago

  1. How long is the bus trip from Champaign to Chicago?

    The bus ride from Champaign to Chicago takes 3h 10m, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Chicago in 2h 15m

  2. How far is Champaign from Chicago?

    The distance covered from Champaign to Chicago is 200 km (124 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Champaign to Chicago?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center, in Champaign, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

  4. How much does it cost to take the bus from Champaign to Chicago?

    The bus fare from Champaign to Chicago is approximately US$35.

  5. Can you take a day trip from Champaign to Chicago?

    Yes! Taking a day trip from Champaign to Chicago is very much possible. The round-trip travel time is approximately 4h 30m. Be sure to check the departure and arrival times before booking to ensure you'll have enough time to explore Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03-29
US$30
03-30
US$35
Today
US$31
04-01
US$22
04-02
US$20
04-03
US$19
04-04
US$21
04-05
US$21
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 3, 2025 with a price of US$19

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

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$125 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19 which is on 2025-04-03.

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.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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