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Gainesville to Rantoul bus

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Gainesville - Rantoul Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Gainesville to Rantoul. Traveling by bus from Gainesville to Rantoul usually takes around 36 hours, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 32 hours and 25.2 minutes.

Distance479 mi (770 km)
Shortest duration32h 0m
Cheapest price$135.96
Most frequent serviceEl Expreso Bus
Bus lines2

What bus companies travel from Gainesville to Rantoul?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Gainesville to Rantoul that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
El Expreso Bus11d 15h 45m$135.96
Tornado Bus11d 8h 26m$135.96
  • El Expreso Bus, a sub-brand of Tornado Bus Company, operates intercity bus trips in the United States, plus several routes that cross the border into Mexico. The carrier’s professional and helpful staff are often fluent in both English and Spanish. El Expreso buses feature comfortable seats, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and free WiFi. The average ticket price for a Gainesville to Rantoul trip is $136 on El Expreso Bus, and they usually make the trip in just 39 hours and 45 minutes.

  • Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 36 hours to cover the 770 kilometers from Gainesville to Rantoul. However, the fastest bus only takes 32 hours and 25.2 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from Gainesville to Rantoul."

The first bus leaves at 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Gainesville to Rantoul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Gainesville to Rantoul. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Gainesville?

Main departure station: 1408 Atlanta Hwy

Gainesville has two bus stations with service to Rantoul.

All bus stations in Gainesville:

  • 1408 Atlanta Hwy

  • 425 Atlanta Hwy

Where does the bus arrive in Rantoul?

Main arrival station: 845 Broadmeadow Rd

All buses from Gainesville arrive at one main station in Rantoul.

Bus stations in Rantoul:

  • 845 Broadmeadow Rd

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