IL → IA · about 220 miles
Champaign to Cedar Rapids bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Champaign to Cedar Rapids. The fastest takes 7 hours 5 minutes; every bus leaves at 7:50 AM. The standard fare is $78 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 7h 05m
- Leaves at
- 7:50 AM
- Standard fare
- $78
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Champaign and arrives at Cedar Rapids (JL - Lindale Mall). Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:50 AM | 2:55 PM | 7h 05m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Champaign Where you get off in Cedar Rapids The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Cedar Rapids
- Cedar Rapids (JL - Lindale Mall) Map of Cedar Rapids (JL - Lindale Mall) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Cedar Rapids to Champaign
Questions
How long is the bus from Champaign to Cedar Rapids?
The fastest direct bus takes 7 hours 5 minutes.
How much is the bus from Champaign to Cedar Rapids?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $78. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
What time is the first bus from Champaign to Cedar Rapids?
Every departure is at 7:50 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Champaign to Cedar Rapids?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Champaign?
Buses to Cedar Rapids leave from Champaign-Urbana.