Bus Tickets from Champaign to Tampa

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Next departures for Champaign to Tampa on September 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
University of South FloridaCheapest
FlixBus
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
University of South FloridaFastest
Amtrak
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
Union StationNo tags
FlixBus
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
Tampa Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Tampa.

Bus
Average Price$90 - $207Average Duration1d 8h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$151 - $447Average Duration2d 1h
132kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Champaign to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
$90Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Champaign to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$119
Average bus trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:00am
Distance901 miles (1452 km)
Latest bus departure7:45pm

Champaign to Tampa Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Champaign to Tampa, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

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09/01
$121
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09/04
$85
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Tampa was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $1,192 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-09-04.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Champaign and Tampa!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Champaign to Tampa, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Champaign to Tampa that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Champaign to Tampa.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Champaign to Tampa?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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