Bus Tickets from Champaign to New Orleans

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Next departures for Champaign to New Orleans on October 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
New Orleans Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
New Orleans Bus StationFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to New Orleans

busbud logoWe recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 17 hours 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
17h 13mAverage Duration
1144 kmDistance
104kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceUS$142 - US$291Average Duration22h
29kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceUS$103 - US$499Average Duration17h 13m
104kg CO₂e

Bus Champaign to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$154
Average Bus Trip Duration22h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure3:00am
Distance1143 km
Latest bus departure7:50pm

Champaign to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Champaign - New Orleans

  1. What is the travel distance from Champaign to New Orleans?

    The distance covered from Champaign to New Orleans is 1144 km (709 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center, in Champaign, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to New Orleans was searched and found on Oct 28, 2025 with a price of US$146

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

You can expect to pay from US$146 to US$146 for a bus ticket from Champaign to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$146 which is on 2025-10-31.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Champaign to New Orleans will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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.

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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