How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Champaign?

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Champaign start at R 2 278. The average price for this route is around R 3 377. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Houston to Champaign?

The average bus journey time from Houston to Champaign is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1327 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Houston to Champaign route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus , FlixBus , Greyhound , Valley Transit .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Champaign?

The earliest bus departs from Houston to Champaign at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Champaign?

A bus trip from Houston to Champaign produces an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Houston to Champaign?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12050 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Champaign?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to Champaign?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Champaign?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Houston to Champaign from R 2 350 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Houston to Champaign on 20 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	Bus	14:00	Houston Airline	18h 40m	08:40	Champaign Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	Houston Airline	18h 37m	08:37	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
Expreso + Conexiones	Bus	08:50	Houston Airline	23h 50m	08:40	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	08:50	Houston Airline	23h 47m	08:37	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	Bus	13:30	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	19h 10m	08:40	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Champaign on 21 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:55	Houston Bus Station	1d 8h	02:55	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	Houston Airline	18h 37m	08:37	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:25	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 15h	02:55	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:20	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 13h	13:10	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	Bus	14:00	Houston Airline	18h 40m	08:40	Champaign Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Champaign on 22 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 12h	02:55	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	Houston Airline	18h 37m	08:37	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:50	Houston Bus Station	1d 1h	02:55	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
	Bus	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 2h	19:30	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 12h	19:30	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Champaign on 23 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	1d 3h	13:10	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	Houston Airline	18h 37m	08:37	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:50	Houston Bus Station	1d 1h	02:55	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
	Bus	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 2h	19:30	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 12h	19:30	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Champaign on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:15	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	1d 5h	19:30	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	Houston Airline	18h 37m	08:37	Champaign Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:50	Houston Bus Station	1d 1h	02:55	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
	Bus	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 2h	19:30	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 12h	19:30	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:19 AM CST.

Get from Houston to Champaign

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 278, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

1327 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Champaign?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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Stops in Champaign

A
Champaign Bus Stop
4910 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
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B
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5173 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.9

FlixBus

3.5/512 106 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Valley Transit

3/539 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3

WiFi2.8

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Champaign by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Champaign?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Champaign start at R 2 278. The average price for this route is around R 3 377. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Houston to Champaign?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Champaign is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1327 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Champaign route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Greyhound, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Champaign?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Champaign at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Champaign?
A bus trip from Houston to Champaign produces an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Champaign?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12050 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Champaign?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to Champaign?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Champaign?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/01

R 2 938

18/01

R 3 542

Today

R 2 686

20/01

R 4 449

21/01

R 4 449

22/01

R 2 753

23/01

R 2 468

24/01

R 2 468

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Champaign was searched and found on 23 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 468

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 468 to R 4 449 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 468, which is on 2026-01-23.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.