What is the distance between Champaign and Washington?

It's about 972 km (603 miles) from Champaign to Washington.

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

Buses departing from Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center in Champaign will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Bus Champaign to Washington from $285 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Champaign to Washington on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:25am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1d 9h	7:05pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	8:25am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1d 3h	12:35pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1d 3h	8:00pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:40pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2d	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	9:50pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1d 7h	6:05am	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

964 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$160 - $488	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$141 - $1,317	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Champaign and Washington?

Stops in Champaign

A
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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B
Champaign Bus Stop
4910 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
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Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Champaign to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Champaign and Washington?
It's about 972 km (603 miles) from Champaign to Washington.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Champaign to Washington?
Buses departing from Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center in Champaign will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

No data

11-20

$449

Today

$485

11-22

$285

11-23

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11-24

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11-25

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11-26

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The cheapest trip from Champaign to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $285

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

You can expect to pay from $285 to $485 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $285 which is on 2025-11-22.