IL → IL · about 125 miles
Chicago to Champaign bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 38 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Champaign. The fastest takes 2 hours 30 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:15 AM and the last at 8:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 2h 30m
- First departure
- 12:15 AM
- Last departure
- 8:05 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 3:00 AM | 2h 45m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:15 AM | 10:47 AM | 2h 32m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:30 AM | 3:25 PM | 5h 55m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:45 AM | 12:15 PM | 2h 30m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 6:36 PM | 2h 31m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:05 PM | 7:45 PM | 2h 40m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 10:50 PM | 2h 45m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Champaign The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Return trip: Champaign to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Champaign?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Champaign?
The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 8:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Champaign?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Champaign leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.