Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 3 buses that leave Champaign, IL for Chicago, IL on Sun, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 6 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Champaign, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price |
4h 57m Average duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:35 AM Champaign, I. T. at Market St. | 2h40 | 3:15 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Champaign, I. T. at Market St. | 6h35 | 11:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Champaign, I. T. at Market St. | 3h05 | 9:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 08:20 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Find the best buses between Champaign, IL and Chicago, IL with Omio's travel partners Greyhound and FlixBus from $28 (€23). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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