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Trip Overview

The average bus between Champaign and Wilmette takes 5h 56m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Champaign to Wilmette. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 56m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
$66
Average price
3 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
4h 23m
$51–66

Champaign to Wilmette bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Champaign and Wilmette. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Champaign is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Wilmette at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)6h 50m • 3 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 58m • 3 changes

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)11h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 4m • 3 changes

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 170.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Central Street & Lawndale via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington & Wabash, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 4h 23m.

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