How far is Champaign from Madison?

The distance covered from Champaign to Madison is 343 km (213 miles).

Bus Champaign to Madison from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Champaign to Madison on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	8h 25m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	7h 5m	10:05am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
	Bus	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	10h 5m	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	8h 45m	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 12:35 AM CST.

Get from Champaign to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 5mAverage Duration

343 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,380 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Champaign and Madison?

Stops in Champaign

A - Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center

B - Champaign Bus Stop

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Champaign to Madison, WI by bus

How far is Champaign from Madison?
The distance covered from Champaign to Madison is 343 km (213 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Champaign to Madison?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center, in Champaign, and end it at UW Memorial Union, in Madison.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$76

11-17

$72

Today

$57

11-19

No data

11-20

No data

11-21

$116

11-22

$123

11-23

$92

The cheapest trip from Champaign to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $57

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

You can expect to pay from $57 to $131 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-23.