Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Champaign

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Next departures for New Orleans to Champaign on November 3
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FlixBus
    		New Orleans Bus Station
    		Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)CheapestFastest

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    Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Champaign

    We recommend taking the train

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    1train per day
    16h 20mAverage Duration
    1144 kmDistance
    104kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average PriceUS$142 - US$245Average Duration20h 15m
    29kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average PriceUS$103 - US$454Average Duration16h 20m
    104kg CO₂e

    Bus New Orleans to Champaign: Trip Overview

    Average Ticket PriceUS$164
    Average Bus Trip Duration20h 15m
    Number of daily buses3
    Earliest bus departure6:55am
    Distance1143 km
    Latest bus departure11:15pm

    New Orleans to Champaign Bus

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    Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Champaign

    1. What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Champaign?

      It's about 1144 km (709 miles) from New Orleans to Champaign.

    2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Champaign?

      Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center, in Champaign.

    Find cheapest prices for buses

    Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

    Best price found
    11-01
    US$144
    11-02
    US$144
    Today
    US$144
    11-04
    US$158
    11-05
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    11-06
    US$146
    11-07
    US$146
    11-08
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    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of US$144

    To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Orleans to Champaign, as early as possible.

    You can expect to pay from US$144 to US$158 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$146 which is on 2025-11-06.

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