Bus Tickets from Champaign, IL to New Orleans, LA

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to New Orleans

Bus
Average PriceUS$144 - US$151Average Duration20h 45m
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$123 - US$242Average Duration17h 13m
104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Champaign to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 20 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
20h 45mAverage Duration
US$144Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Champaign to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$151
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:25pm
Distance1143 km

Champaign to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Champaign - New Orleans

  1. How long is the trip from Champaign to New Orleans by bus?

    The typical travel time from Champaign to New Orleans by bus is around 20h 45m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 20h 45m.

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

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

  3. 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.

  4. How much does the bus ticket cost from Champaign to New Orleans?

    The bus fare from Champaign to New Orleans is approximately US$151.

  5. Is there an overnight bus from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Champaign until 8:25pm and reaching New Orleans on the following day.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to New Orleans was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of US$143

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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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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.

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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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