What is the distance between Champaign and Washington?

Champaign and Washington are 603 miles (972 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Washington from Champaign, chances are that your bus will depart from Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Air and Space Museum, Supreme Court, United States Capitol, Georgetown and Washington National Cathedral.

Bus Champaign to Washington from $179 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Champaign to Washington on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:20am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1d 7h	10:55am	Union Station	No tags
	8:55am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1d 2h	11:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	3:40pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	2d	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	3:40pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1d 3h	8:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	10:05pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1d 7h	6:05am	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$143 - $296	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$129 - $314	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Champaign to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

$143Cheapest ticket

24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Champaign to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$177

Average bus trip duration1d 4h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure3:00am

Distance598 miles (964 km)

Latest bus departure7:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,800 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.

Amtrak

4/55,506 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,301 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Champaign to Washington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Champaign and Washington?

Stops in Champaign

A - Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center

B - Champaign Bus Stop

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Champaign - Washington, DC, US

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The cheapest trip from Champaign to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $179

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Champaign to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Champaign to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Champaign to Washington.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Champaign to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 4h	Avg Price$177	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$194	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tickets from Champaign to Washington, DC, US

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Bus Champaign to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Champaign and Washington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Champaign - Washington, DC, US

What is the distance between Champaign and Washington?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Champaign to Washington, DC, US?

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