Bus Milwaukee to Champaign, IL: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$63

tomorrow

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Saturday

$47

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 45m	6:30 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	12:15 PM	Champaign, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 1/19/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	6h 45m	9:00 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	3:45 PM	Champaign, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 1/19/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	7h 55m	11:50 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Champaign, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 1/19/2026 11:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL via Chicago, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  3:25 AM
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 1/20/2026 3:25:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Champaign, IL
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 1/20/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 55m	11:50 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Champaign, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 1/24/2026 11:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Greyhound US	5h 45m	6:30 AM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	12:15 PM	Champaign, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 1/24/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Greyhound US	7h 5m	7:55 PM	Milwaukee	Central Bus Station	3:00 AM	Champaign, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 1/24/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) arriving at 1/25/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL via Chicago, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  5h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Milwaukee
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Milwaukee (USA) at 1/24/2026 6:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
- Busbud
  
  2h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Champaign, IL
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 1/24/2026 9:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) arriving at 1/24/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL is $47 on 1/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Milwaukee and Champaign, IL

See here how frequent the connections between Milwaukee and Champaign, IL are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Milwaukee and Champaign, IL.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Milwaukee and Champaign, IL, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL starting from $47!

Cheapest Bus	$47
Fastest Bus	5h 45m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	202.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Milwaukee for Champaign, IL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/18

Monday 01/19

$63

Tuesday 01/20

Wednesday 01/21

Thursday 01/22

Friday 01/23

Saturday 01/24

$47

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

$52

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

The cheapest time to travel from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $47, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $63.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL, with $47. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

How to save money travelling from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Milwaukee and Champaign, IL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Milwaukee and Champaign, IL.

Intermodal Station

W. St Paul's Ave 433

Central Bus Station

4960 S. 13th St. Park

Badger

N James Lovell St 635

Downtown Bus Station

Panda Express

S Wright St 627

Bus Stop

E Univ Ave 45

Service and Comfort on the bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL? Or which bus companies serve the route Milwaukee to Champaign, IL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Milwaukee to Champaign, IL bus

How much does a Milwaukee Champaign, IL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $47 and takes 7h 55m to reach Champaign, IL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $47 and $73. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Champaign, IL.

On average, how many connections are available from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL each day?

Every day, the Milwaukee to Champaign, IL bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL take?

The fastest bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL is offered by Greyhound US and takes 5h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $63. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL?

The earliest bus arriving in Champaign, IL from Milwaukee starts at 6:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL?

The latest bus trip departing from Milwaukee for Champaign, IL starts at 7:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Milwaukee Champaign, IL route?

When traveling by bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and Champaign, IL?

You can check all the direct connections between Milwaukee and Champaign, IL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Milwaukee to Champaign, IL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Milwaukee Champaign, IL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Milwaukee Champaign, IL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Milwaukee to Champaign, IL on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Milwaukee to Champaign, IL

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Milwaukee and to Champaign, IL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Milwaukee and to Champaign, IL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!