There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Waco by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Waco
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Waco (ACT)CMI - ACT
7h 18m$123–462Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)CMI - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Waco
6h 28m$104–440Bus
- Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to WacoChicago
17h 21m$154–307Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Dallas
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Station
24h 12m$175–388Drive 888.6 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Waco888.6 mi
15h 3m$163–235Bus via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
24h 5m$120–305
Champaign to Waco by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Waco is to bus via St. Louis which costs $120 - $310 and takes 24h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Waco is to fly and drive which takes 6h 28m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Waco. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Waco Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
The distance between Champaign and Waco is 785 miles. The road distance is 893.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Waco without a car is to bus which takes 17h 21m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Champaign to Waco, including transfers.
Champaign to Waco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Waco is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $120 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 17h 21m.
Champaign to Waco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Waco is 894 miles. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from Champaign to Waco.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Waco, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Waco (ACT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Waco once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 17h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Waco via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Waco via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Waco
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $140–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $14–85
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Champaign to Waco bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 185+ hotels available in Waco.