The average bus between Washington DC and Champaign takes 24h 28m and the fastest bus takes 22h. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Champaign. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Washington DC and Champaign. The earliest departure is at 1:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Champaign at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+G St NW and take an average of 24h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Champaign station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 28m.
Washington DC to Champaign bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Champaign bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
The distance between Washington DC and Champaign is 970.4 km. The road distance is 1,367 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Illinois Terminal via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Downtown Chicago in around 22h 30m.