Champaign to Madison Buses

Champaign to Madison buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Champaign and Madison takes 7h 4m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Champaign to Madison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 4m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: $110
Average price: 3 times a day
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Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder

6h 50m

$70–115

Champaign to Madison bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Champaign and Madison. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Champaign is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Madison at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:00 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 10m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:50 AM → 10:10 AM
7h 20m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 8:10 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:50 AM → 10:10 AM
7h 20m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 8:10 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:50 AM → 9:10 AM
7h 20m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 8:10 PM
6h 30m • 1 change
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