How much is the bus ticket from Champaign to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Champaign to Chicago start from $31. 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 Champaign to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Champaign to Chicago is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 187 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Champaign to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Tornado Bus , Amtrak , Greyhound , Burlington Trailways .

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

The earliest bus departs from Champaign to Chicago at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.

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

A bus trip from Champaign to Chicago 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 Champaign to Chicago?

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 Champaign to Chicago?

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 Champaign to Chicago?

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 Champaign to Chicago?

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 Champaign to Chicago from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on December 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 30m	10:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
8:40am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
10:24am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	2h 36m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 45m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	6h 35m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on December 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	6h 35m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
8:40am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
7:50am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	3h 50m	11:40am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	10h 15m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
8:25am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on December 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	3h 10m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
8:40am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
7:50am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	3h 50m	11:40am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	6h 35m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
1:20pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 35m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 20m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	8:40am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 45m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	6h 35m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:35pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	4h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 20m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
8:40am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 45m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	6h 35m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
8:25am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 20m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
8:40am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
7:50am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	3h 50m	11:40am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 45m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	6h 35m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 20m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
8:40am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:55am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
7:50am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	3h 50m	11:40am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 45m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	6h 35m	6:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 hours 37 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 37mAverage Duration

203 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $265	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $86	Average Duration2h 37m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Champaign and Chicago?

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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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,556 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5158 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

Amtrak

4/55,630 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,420 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 27 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $35

Greyhound Champaign Chicago recent customer reviews

There was a drunk guy in the back of the bus that was making me and other ladies feel uncomfortable. He smelled like alcohol and he went to the bathroom a couple of times to throw up. At some point he started making conversation with a women sitting next to him and started asking her weird questions such as whether she had a boyfriend or not. Then, he switched the conversation to a guy in front of him. I had to move to a different seat because I felt extremely uncomfortable and I was afraid he was going to sit next to me and make those questions. Overall, I expected the bus driver to do something about this situation because it was clear this guy was drunk. Drunk people should not be allowed in the bus because it makes the trip unsafe and uncomfortable for the other passengers.

Fernanda A.

October 24, 2022

I never got on the bus because there was no room. And there were no other buses. So I was stuck in Champaign and had to buy a bus ticket for the next day.

Elizabeth H.

September 4, 2021

It was so upsetting. We arrived 45 minutes late! The driver did not even have a sense of urgency, took his time to nitpick everything, and we missed our flight because our bus was an hour late.

Anthony C.

May 17, 2021

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Champaign to Chicago 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 Champaign to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Champaign to Chicago start from $31. 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 Champaign to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Champaign to Chicago is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 187 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Champaign to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tornado Bus, Amtrak, Greyhound, Burlington Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Champaign to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Champaign to Chicago at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Champaign to Chicago?
A bus trip from Champaign to Chicago 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 Champaign to Chicago?
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 Champaign to Chicago?
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 Champaign to Chicago?
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 Champaign to Chicago?
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

12-06

$46

12-07

$52

Today

$37

12-09

$37

12-10

$40

12-11

$34

12-12

$35

12-13

$36

The cheapest trip from Champaign to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $34

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 $34 to $242 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 $34 which is on 2025-12-11.

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.