How far is New York City from Champaign?

About 749 miles (1208 km) separate New York City and Champaign.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Champaign?

Most of the buses traveling from New York City to Champaign leave from GW Bridge and arrive at Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus New York City to Champaign from $93 | Refundable Tickets

TodaySep 1

from $195

TomorrowSep 2

from $118

WedSep 3

from $97

ThuSep 4

from $101

FriSep 5

from $120

SatSep 6

from $126

SunSep 7

from $120

MonSep 8

from $102

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: September 2 at 10:45am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Arrival time: September 3 at 12:25pm
Destination city: Champaign
Destination location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: September 2 at 3:00am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Arrival time: September 3 at 3:00am
Destination city: Champaign
Destination location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: September 2 at 2:45am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: New York Port Authority
Arrival time: September 3 at 3:00am
Destination city: Champaign
Destination location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: September 2 at 9:45am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: New York (Hudson Yards)
Arrival time: September 3 at 12:25pm
Destination city: Champaign
Destination location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 3h
Departure time: September 2 at 8:30am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: New York Port Authority
Arrival time: September 3 at 12:25pm
Destination city: Champaign
Destination location: Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Champaign.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $345	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$172 - $1,038	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 110kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Champaign

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Champaign. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$97Cheapest ticket

30kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Champaign: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$151

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses21

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance749 miles (1207 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,340 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/587,224 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

New York City to Champaign Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from New York City to Champaign.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from New York City to Champaign.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Champaign from New York City, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Champaign?

Stops in New York City

A - GW Bridge

B - Chinatown

C - New York Port Authority

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Champaign

A - Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center

B - Champaign Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip New York City - Champaign

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

Best price found

08/30

$142

08/31

$220

Today

$190

09/02

$111

09/03

$93

09/04

$95

09/05

$114

09/06

$121

The cheapest trip from New York City to Champaign was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $93

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

You can expect to pay from $93 to $259 for a bus ticket from New York City to Champaign based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-09-03.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New York City to Champaign.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Champaign?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$151	Daily Departures21
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 8h	Avg Price$285	Daily Departures5

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Bus New York City to Champaign: Trip Overview

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New York City to Champaign Bus

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Champaign?

Frequently asked questions for your trip New York City - Champaign

How far is New York City from Champaign?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Champaign?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Champaign?

Will you be returning to New York City by bus?

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