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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Airline | Champaign Bus Stop | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center) | No tags | ||||
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:59 PM CST.
Get from Houston to Champaign
The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $207, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Champaign?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Stops in Champaign
- A4910 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
- B
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Champaign by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Champaign?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Champaign start from $207. The average price for this route is around $347. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Champaign?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Champaign is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1331 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Champaign route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tornado Bus, Greyhound, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Champaign?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Champaign at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Champaign?
A bus trip from Houston to Champaign generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Champaign?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Champaign?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Champaign?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Champaign?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Champaign was searched and found on Dec 22, 2025 with a price of $263To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Champaign, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $263 to $451 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $263 which is on 2025-12-22.
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.
