The average bus between Chicago and Champaign-Urbana takes 3h 11m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Champaign-Urbana. 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 every 4 hours between Chicago and Champaign-Urbana. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Champaign-Urbana at 7:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.
Chicago to Champaign-Urbana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Champaign-Urbana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Book your Chicago to Champaign-Urbana bus tickets online with Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA and Peoria Charter Coach Company.
The distance between Chicago and Champaign-Urbana is 202.3 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.