How far is Champaign from Madison?

About 213 miles (343 km) separate Champaign and Madison.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Champaign to Madison leave from Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center and arrive at UW Memorial Union. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Champaign to Madison from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Champaign to Madison on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	8h 25m	6:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	7h 5m	10:05am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	Fastest
	Bus	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	10h 5m	1:05pm	North Lake St	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	8h 45m	7:00pm	North Lake St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 12:35 AM CST.

Get from Champaign to Madison

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

7h 5mAverage Duration

213 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 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

3.5/587,382 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 Madison?

Stops in Champaign

A - Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center

B - Champaign Bus Stop

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Champaign to Madison, WI by bus

How far is Champaign from Madison?
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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

$53

11/17

$50

Today

$39

11/19

No data

11/20

No data

11/21

$80

11/22

$85

11/23

$64

The cheapest trip from Champaign to Madison, WI was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $91 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Madison, WI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-23.