IA → IL · about 202 miles
Iowa City to Champaign bus schedule
Jefferson Lines runs 7 direct buses a week from Iowa City to Champaign. The fastest takes 5 hours 15 minutes; every bus leaves at 11:25 AM. The standard fare is $75 one way.
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- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 15m
- Leaves at
- 11:25 AM
- Standard fare
- $75
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 Iowa City and arrives at Champaign. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:25 AM | 4:40 PM | 5h 15m | Daily | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in Iowa City Where you get off in Champaign The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Iowa City
- Iowa City Burlington Trailways Map of Iowa City Burlington Trailways (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Return trip: Champaign to Iowa City
Questions
How long is the bus from Iowa City to Champaign?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 15 minutes.
How much is the bus from Iowa City to Champaign?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $75. 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 Iowa City to Champaign?
Every departure is at 11:25 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Iowa City to Champaign?
Jefferson Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Iowa City?
Buses to Champaign leave from Iowa City Burlington Trailways.