How far is Philadelphia from Champaign?

About 691 miles (1114 km) separate Philadelphia and Champaign.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Champaign leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center. 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 Philadelphia to Champaign from $119 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Champaign on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:50am	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 12h	8:15pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:20am	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 10h	8:15pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
	Bus	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 2h	11:40am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
	Bus	11:55am	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 9h	8:15pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 3h	8:15pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Champaign

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

690 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$122 - $253	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$175 - $1,676	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 101kg CO₂e

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.

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 Philadelphia and Champaign?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Champaign

A - Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center

B - Champaign Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Champaign by bus

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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

$131

11/17

$134

Today

$119

11/19

No data

11/20

$137

11/21

$147

11/22

No data

11/23

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $119

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

You can expect to pay from $119 to $147 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $137 which is on 2025-11-20.