How far is Champaign from Chicago?

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

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Champaign Bus Stop, in Champaign, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Champaign to Chicago from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 15m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
1:20pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	3h 10m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
7:35pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 40m	10:15pm	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 November 9
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
7:35pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 15m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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
8:25am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on November 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
7:35pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 15m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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
8:25am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on November 11
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
7:35pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 15m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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
8:25am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on November 12
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
8:25am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
10:24am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	2h 36m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
7:40am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	9:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags
7:50am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	3h 50m	11:40am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on November 13
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
8:25am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
10:24am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	2h 36m	1:00pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
1:20pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	3h 10m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
7:40am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	9:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on November 14
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
7:35pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 15m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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
8:25am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Champaign to Chicago on November 15
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
7:35pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2h 15m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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
8:25am	Champaign Bus Stop	2h 15m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	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 $21, 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
Bus	Average Price$33 - $269	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $72	Average Duration2h 37m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,227 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,358 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

Amtrak

4/55,570 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Where are the popular stops in Champaign and Chicago?

Stops in Champaign

A - Champaign Bus Stop

B - Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Champaign to Chicago by bus

How far is Champaign from Chicago?
The distance covered from Champaign to Chicago is 200 km (124 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Champaign to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Champaign Bus Stop, in Champaign, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-06

$28

11-07

$81

Today

$36

11-09

$38

11-10

$28

11-11

$28

11-12

$27

11-13

$28

The cheapest trip from Champaign to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $27

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 $27 to $202 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 $27 which is on 2025-11-12.

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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