The average bus between Champaign and Des Plaines takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Champaign to Des Plaines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Champaign and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Champaign is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Woodfield Mall and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 46m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Champaign station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Woodfield Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Champaign to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Illinois Terminal station.
Champaign to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
The distance between Champaign and Des Plaines is 215.3 km. The road distance is 261 km.
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.