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Trip Overview

The average bus between Champaign and Waterloo takes 18h 2m and the fastest bus takes 12h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Champaign to Waterloo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 2m
Duration
476 mi
Distance
$135
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Champaign to Waterloo bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Champaign and Waterloo. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Champaign is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Waterloo at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA21h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyGreyhound USA29h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA12h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA12h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA12h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Champaign to Waterloo? 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 to Waterloo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 475.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 2m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Waterloo via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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