What is the distance between Champaign and Lafayette?

The distance between the two cities is 79 miles (127 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Champaign to Lafayette?

If you're headed to Lafayette from Champaign, chances are that your bus will depart from Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center and arrive at CityBus Center. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Champaign to Lafayette from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Champaign to Lafayette on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	9h 45m	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	6h 50m	3:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Champaign to Lafayette on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	9h 45m	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:35 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

74 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $133	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $103	Average Duration14h 46m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Where are the popular stops in Champaign and Lafayette?

Stops in Champaign

A - Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center

B - Champaign Bus Stop

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Champaign to Lafayette, IN by bus

What is the distance between Champaign and Lafayette?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Champaign to Lafayette?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$58

11/17

$48

Today

$60

11/19

No data

11/20

$40

11/21

No data

11/22

$63

11/23

No data

The cheapest trip from Champaign to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $63 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-20.