Bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago from $18

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Champaign, IL to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Tornado Bus Company for the next days.
today
from $22
tomorrow
from $20
Sunday
from $20
Monday
Tuesday
from $18
Wednesday
from $22
Thursday
from $25

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    6h 35m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    6:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $22
  • Greyhound US
    6h 35m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    6:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • Tornado Bus Company
    2h 15m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    9:55 AM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Economy
    $125

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    6h 35m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    6:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $20
  • Greyhound US
    3h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    9:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $23
  • Greyhound US
    6h 35m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    6:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    6h 35m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    6:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $20
  • Greyhound US
    6h 35m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    6:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $26
  • Greyhound US
    3h 10m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    8:30 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    6h 35m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    6:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $18
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • Greyhound US
    6h 35m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    6:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • Greyhound US
    3h 40m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    8:40 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $26

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    6h 35m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    6:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $22
  • Greyhound US
    3h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    9:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    3h 40m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    9:00 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • Greyhound US
    3h 10m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    8:30 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • Greyhound US
    3h 40m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Champaign, IL
    Bus Stop
    8:40 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $30

Frequency of bus connections between Champaign, IL and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Champaign, IL and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Champaign, IL to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Champaign, IL and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 33 buses from Champaign, IL to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Champaign, IL and Chicago, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company that travel 7 times every day by bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Champaign, IL to Chicago starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus $18
Fastest Bus 2h 15m
Earliest Bus 7:40 AM
Latest Bus 7:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 125.7 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Champaign, IL to Chicago

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Champaign, IL for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/25/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
Thursday 04/24
Friday 04/25
$22
Saturday 04/26
$28
Sunday 04/27
$26
Monday 04/28
Tuesday 04/29
$18
Wednesday 04/30
$22
Thursday 05/01
$27
Friday 05/02
$28
Saturday 05/03
$23
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
$23
Tuesday 05/06
$20
Wednesday 05/07
$18
Thursday 05/08
$24
Friday 05/09
$27
Saturday 05/10
$21
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
Thursday 05/15
$25
Friday 05/16
Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Champaign, IL to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Champaign, IL to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $18, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Champaign, IL to Chicago, with $18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $124.

How to save money travelling from Champaign, IL to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Champaign, IL to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Champaign, IL to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Champaign, IL to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Champaign, IL to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Champaign, IL to Chicago

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Champaign, IL to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $18
Fastest Bus 3h 10m
Earliest Bus 12:10 PM
Last Bus 5:20 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 4/22/2025

All bus stations and stops in Champaign, IL and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Champaign, IL and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Champaign, IL to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Champaign, IL to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Champaign, IL to Chicago bus

How much does a Champaign, IL Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 6h 35m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Champaign, IL to Chicago?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $125. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Champaign, IL to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Champaign, IL to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Champaign, IL to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 2h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $125. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Champaign, IL starts at 7:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Champaign, IL for Chicago starts at 7:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Champaign, IL Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign, IL and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Champaign, IL and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company.

What can I take with me on the Champaign, IL to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Champaign, IL Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Champaign, IL Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Champaign, IL to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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