Which bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Champaign, IL to Chicago. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Tornado Bus Company. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
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| Greyhound US | 6h 35m | 12:10 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 18:45 | Chicago | Downtown Coach Station | Economy | £25 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 17/12/2025 12:10:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| Tornado Bus Company | 2h 15m | 08:25 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 10:40 | Chicago | California & 35th Street Coach Stop | Basic | £105 |
A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 17/12/2025 08:25:30 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 10:40:30. 50 Basic ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 3h 0m | 17:15 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 20:15 | Chicago | Downtown Coach Station | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 18/12/2025 17:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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| FlixBus | 2h 30m | 19:35 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 22:05 | Chicago | Downtown Coach Station | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 18/12/2025 19:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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| Greyhound US | 6h 35m | 12:10 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 18:45 | Chicago | Downtown Coach Station | Economy | £25 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 18/12/2025 12:10:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| Tornado Bus Company | 2h 15m | 08:25 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 10:40 | Chicago | California & 35th Street Coach Stop | Basic | £127 |
A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 18/12/2025 08:25:30 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 10:40:30. 50 Basic ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 2h 30m | 17:15 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 19:45 | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 19/12/2025 17:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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| FlixBus | 2h 55m | 17:15 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 20:10 | Chicago | Downtown Coach Station | Economy | £21 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 19/12/2025 17:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
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| Greyhound US | 6h 35m | 12:10 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 18:45 | Chicago | Downtown Coach Station | Economy | £27 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 19/12/2025 12:10:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| Tornado Bus Company | 2h 15m | 08:25 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 10:40 | Chicago | California & 35th Street Coach Stop | Basic | £127 |
A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 19/12/2025 08:25:30 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:40:30. 50 Basic ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 2h 20m | 03:00 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 05:20 | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 21/12/2025 03:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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| FlixBus | 2h 30m | 19:35 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 22:05 | Chicago | Downtown Coach Station | Economy | £20 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 21/12/2025 19:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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| Greyhound US | 6h 35m | 12:10 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 18:45 | Chicago | Downtown Coach Station | Economy | £26 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 21/12/2025 12:10:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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| Tornado Bus Company | 2h 15m | 08:25 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 10:40 | Chicago | California & 35th Street Coach Stop | Basic | £127 |
A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 21/12/2025 08:25:30 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:40:30. 50 Basic ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 2h 20m | 03:00 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 05:20 | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | Economy | £24 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 23/12/2025 03:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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| FlixBus | 2h 35m | 13:20 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 15:55 | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | Economy | £27 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 23/12/2025 13:20:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
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| FlixBus | 4h 0m | 19:35 | Champaign, IL | Bus Stop | 23:35 | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | Economy | £39 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 23/12/2025 19:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Champaign, IL to Chicago is £19 on 18/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Champaign, IL and Chicago?
Friday
is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily coaches from Champaign, IL to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Champaign, IL and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 26 coaches from Champaign, IL to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Champaign, IL and Chicago, with 9 offers.
All facts for Champaign, IL to Chicago bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel daily 11 times by bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago in one click. Book your Champaign, IL to Chicago bus ticket starting from £19!
| Cheapest Bus | £19 |
| Fastest Bus | 2h 15m |
| Earliest Coach | 08:25 |
| Latest Coach | 19:35 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 11 Ø |
| Distance | 202.2 km |
| Coach Companies | FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Champaign, IL to Chicago?
Every day, 11 buses from 3 coach companies leave Champaign, IL for Chicago. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
15/12
Tuesday
16/12
Wednesday
17/12
£25
Thursday
18/12
£19
Friday
19/12
£20
Saturday
20/12
Sunday
21/12
£19
Monday
22/12
Tuesday
23/12
£24
Wednesday
24/12
£24
Thursday
25/12
Friday
26/12
Saturday
27/12
Sunday
28/12
£20
Monday
29/12
Tuesday
30/12
Wednesday
31/12
Thursday
01/01
Friday
02/01
Saturday
03/01
Sunday
04/01
Monday
05/01
Tuesday
06/01
Wednesday
07/01
Thursday
08/01
Friday
09/01
Saturday
10/01
Sunday
11/01
The cheapest time to travel from Champaign, IL to Chicago
With a price starting from £19, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Champaign, IL to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.
Evening
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Champaign, IL to Chicago, with £19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.
How to save money travelling from Champaign, IL to Chicago
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.
Book the ticket from Champaign, IL to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Champaign, IL to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Champaign, IL to Chicago are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
All bus stations and stops in Champaign, IL and Chicago
Here is a map with all coach stations in Champaign, IL and Chicago. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
All you need to know when you travel by bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago
Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Champaign, IL to Chicago. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.
FAQs for Champaign, IL to Chicago bus
How much does a Champaign, IL Chicago coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Champaign, IL Chicago bus trip is available from £19 and takes 2h 30m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Champaign, IL to Chicago?
This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £127. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Chicago.
How many connections are available for the Champaign, IL Chicago route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Champaign, IL to Chicago is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Chicago from Champaign, IL take?
The quickest coach from Champaign, IL to Chicago is provided by Tornado Bus Company and takes 2h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £105. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago?
The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Champaign, IL at 08:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Champaign, IL to Chicago?
The latest bus to Chicago departs from Champaign, IL at 19:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Champaign, IL Chicago route?
Passengers looking to travel from Champaign, IL to Chicago can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Champaign, IL and Chicago?
You can check all the direct connections between Champaign, IL and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company.
What can I take with me on the bus to Chicago from Champaign, IL?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Champaign, IL Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Champaign, IL Chicago bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Champaign, IL to Chicago on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Champaign, IL to Chicago?
CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 11 daily trips between Champaign, IL and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Champaign, IL to Chicago
Basic
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
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