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Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

One passenger / one way

3:35AM
8h20m
11:55AM
Champaign - Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
Madison - North Lake St
3:35AM
8h5m
11:40AM
Champaign - Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
Madison - Dutch Mill
Bus Champaign to Madison: Trip Overview

Bus Champaign to Madison: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$58
Average bus trip duration8h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure3:35 AM
Distance213 miles (342 km)

Champaign to Madison Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:35AM
Minimum Price$45
Average Ticket Price$58
Minimum Trip Duration8h5m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h5m
Distance213 miles (342 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Champaign - Madison

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. The two options are easy and sustainable ways to reach Madison. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Champaign to Madison takes about 8h 5m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 8h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 213 miles (343 km) that separate the two cities.

About 213 miles (343 km) separate Champaign and Madison.

You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Champaign to Madison may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Champaign to Madison a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The Greyhound bus travels from Champaign to Madison only once a day, at 3:35 AM.

Most of the buses traveling from Champaign to Madison leave from Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. $44 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Madison from Champaign.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Champaign to Madison is $58. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $44 and $112, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Champaign to Madison that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Champaign to Madison?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time8h 5mAvg Price$58Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time9h 25mAvg Price$88Daily Departures5

The best way to travel between Champaign and Madison is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $58 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $44. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Madison, choose the bus, as it will take you from Champaign to Madison in about 8h 5m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Champaign by bus?

Bus from Madison to Champaign

You can also go to Madison by train

Train from Champaign to Madison

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