What is the travel distance from Champaign to Columbus?

About 278 miles (448 km) separate Champaign and Columbus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Champaign to Columbus?

The majority of buses traveling from Champaign to Columbus start their journey at Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center and wind up at Columbus Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Champaign to Columbus from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Champaign to Columbus on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	14h 30m	3:40am	100 E Rich St	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Champaign to Columbus on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	15h 45m	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	Cheapest
	Bus	1:20pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	13h 20m	3:40am	100 E Rich St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	17h	9:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	13h 20m	12:35am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	17h 5m	1:55pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:20 PM CST.

Get from Champaign to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

15h 45mAverage Duration

278 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Champaign Columbus recent customer reviews

No driver to drive the bus from Indianapolis to Ohio. Had to sit for 12hrs. The customer service is horrible. The drives are grumpy & rude. Never experienced, anything like this since I've been catching the greyhound since 08. Y'all gotta do better. This is crazy. The station is very dirty loud & smells

Carla W.

December 12, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Champaign and Columbus?

Stops in Champaign

A - Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center

B - Champaign Bus Stop

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Champaign to Columbus, OH by bus

What is the travel distance from Champaign to Columbus?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Champaign to Columbus?

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

$97

11/17

$98

Today

$66

11/19

No data

11/20

$87

11/21

$158

11/22

$132

11/23

$80

The cheapest trip from Champaign to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $158 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-23.