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Trip Overview

The average bus between Champaign-Urbana and Chicago takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration
135 mi
Distance
$60
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Champaign-Urbana to Chicago bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Champaign-Urbana and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Champaign-Urbana is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 30m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Champaign-Urbana, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route twice daily.

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