How far is Madison from Champaign?

The distance between the two cities is 213 miles (343 km).

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

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

Bus Madison to Champaign from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madison to Champaign on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:40pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	9h 20m	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	Cheapest
2:20pm	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	8h 9m	10:29pm	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	Fastest
10:20am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	8h 16m	6:36pm	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags
5:25pm	North Lake St	9h 35m	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	No tags
10:20am	Dutch Mill Park & Ride	8h 16m	6:36pm	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:40 PM CST.

Get from Madison to Champaign

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

9h 20mAverage Duration

210 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,371 reviews

Staff4.2

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 Madison and Champaign?

Stops in Madison

A - UW Memorial Union

B - Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Stops in Champaign

A - Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center

B - Champaign Bus Stop

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$70

11/18

$61

Today

$53

11/20

No data

11/21

No data

11/22

No data

11/23

$57

11/24

$70

The cheapest trip from Madison, WI to Champaign was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $256 for a bus ticket from Madison, WI to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Amtrak 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.