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Trip Overview

The average bus between Champaign and Evanston takes 4h 7m and the fastest bus takes 3h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Champaign to Evanston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
$66
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 147 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
3h 34m
$51–66

Champaign to Evanston bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Champaign and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Champaign is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Evanston at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Champaign to Evanston? 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.

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  • Distance: 156.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 3h 34m.

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