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Morrison Nature Center
Interactive science and nature center with live animals, Colorado ecology exhibits, and family-friendly hands-on displays in nearby northwest Aurora.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€48
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€49
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 35 m
Buses on Sep 19
2
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Champaign, IL to Aurora, 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 Aurora, IL will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 2 buses from Champaign, IL to Aurora, IL, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Champaign, IL to Aurora, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a train costs an average of €82.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€58 Average price Cheapest | €82 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Champaign, IL to Aurora, IL:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Champaign, IL to Aurora, IL costing on average €82.
Other travel options to Aurora, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-37.10. The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €48 |
The table below shows live departures for Champaign, IL to Aurora, IL buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 AM Champaign, IL | 3h55 | 11:55 AM Aurora, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Champaign, IL | 7h15 | 9:00 PM Aurora, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Champaign, IL to Aurora, IL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €28 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 12:50. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 12:50 PM |
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Most Champaign, IL to Aurora, IL buses use the Champaign, I. T. at Market St. to Naperville, Route 59 Metra Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Champaign, IL and Aurora, IL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Champaign, I. T. at Market St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi available. ATMs are available at Champaign, I. T. at Market St..
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Available at Champaign, I. T. at Market St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Champaign, I. T. at Market St.: Wheelchair accessible.
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