4.0
Pros: Driver was friendly. Cons: Bus was late going both ways on a round trip. Bus smelled like smoke from other passengers.
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There is one daily coach from Champaign to Indianapolis. Traveling by coach from Champaign to Indianapolis usually takes around 2 hours, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 113 mi (182 km) |
Shortest duration | 2h 0m |
Cheapest price | HUF 15,636.36 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
Coach lines | 1 |
Overall score for coaches from Champaign to Indianapolis
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Driver was friendly. Cons: Bus was late going both ways on a round trip. Bus smelled like smoke from other passengers.
HUF 15,636.36 is the average price of a bus ticket from Champaign to Indianapolis. Any tickets cheaper than HUF 15,636.36 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in May. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just HUF 13,455 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Champaign to Indianapolis in October, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to HUF 18,545 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 10 days in advance to save up to HUF 2,501.82.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Champaign to Indianapolis. Burlington Trailways is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Burlington Trailways | 1 | 2h 0m | HUF 16,858.18 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Champaign to Indianapolis from HUF 15,636. There are 1 Burlington Trailways schedules from Champaign to Indianapolis and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Indianapolis. In Champaign, Burlington Trailways departs to Indianapolis from Illinois Term - 45 E University Ave and no other station. In Indianapolis, Burlington Trailways arrives at 350 S Illinois St and no other station.
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Champaign to Indianapolis takes 2 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Indianapolis.
The coach takes an average of 2 hours to cover the 113 miles from Champaign to Indianapolis. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
There is usually only one coach per day from Champaign to Indianapolis. It leaves the station in Champaign at 15:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one coach per day from Champaign to Indianapolis. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct coach, meaning that you do not have to get on a different coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Champaign to Indianapolis; ticket prices start at HUF 22,181.82.
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A significant hub for the Silicone Prairie, Champaign is a stunning city with many exciting landmarks to visit. The downtown area of Champaign is perhaps its busiest area, with over 40 different bars, art galleries, and boutique shops for you to enjoy. To enjoy arthouse films or independent productions, head over to the Art Theater, which also hosts special screenings. The campustown area near the University of Illinois hosts not only cheap eateries but also fine dining spots. The area tends to get crowded at night since students will be out on the street to enjoy the hopping nightlife.
As a busy college town, Champaign naturally has a very vibrant food scene with many excellent dining options. Radio Maria is a unique Spanish establishment with very colorful Spanish decorations and amazing tapas dishes. Those who want something more exotic and exciting could check out DESTIHL, which offers unique home-cooked dishes and great artisan beers.
The Illinois Terminal is Champaign's primary bus and train station, served by Amtrak, Burlington Trailways, Jefferson Lines, and Greyhound. From Champaign, you can continue your journey and visit some of the other top destinations in Illinois.
Indianapolis, or often referred to as just Indy, is the capital and largest city in the state of Indiana. While the city attracts thousands of visitors from the area every month, it is during Memorial Day weekend that Indianapolis becomes the place to be for over 300,000 race car fans from all over the globe. The reason for that is the Indianapolis 500, an annual automobile race and the world’s largest single day sporting event, taking place at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
If you’re not in Indianapolis for Memorial Day weekend, you can learn about the race and see a rare collection of 500 Indy race vehicles and memorabilia at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. And while you’re on a history streak, stop by at one of the many war memorials found throughout the city, like the Soldiers and Sailors monument, the World War II memorial, and the Indiana War Memorial where you must check out the Shrine Room for a stunning one-of-a-kind experience.
Over the past few years, Indianapolis has also been cultivating a vibrant restaurant scene, offering classic American dishes made with ingredients from local farmers, and a growing selection of international cuisine. If you’re a beer fan, you will be happy to know that Indianapolis has some of the highest quality breweries in the U.S.
Located in the heart of America’s Midwest, Indianapolis offers easy connections by bus and train to other Midwestern hubs like Chicago, Louisville, and Cincinnati, while the conveniently located airport connects Indy with the rest of the world.
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Link to image attributionThe Illinois Terminal is located at 45 East University Avenue in Champaign. The transport center opened in 1999, and now provides bus and train service in the Champaign-Urbana area. The terminal is served by Amtrak, Burlington Trailways, Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, and local mass transit. Make sure to wait in the correct station building; Champaign’s old train station, dating to 1898, is just across the street. The Illinois Terminal offers short-term parking, fast food, and even meeting spaces and banquet halls. Thanks to the station’s convenient location, some of the best restaurants and bars in downtown Champaign are just a short walk away.
Illinois Term - 45 E University Ave
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Link to image attributionUnion Station at 350 S Illinois St in Indianapolis is a major train and bus station which serves the Amtrak Cardinal, and bus carriers including Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, Miller Transportation, and Burlington Trailways. The modern station is located directly south of the historic 1888 Union Station, which now houses a hotel, several restaurants, and a wedding venue. Union Station is in the Wholesale District of downtown Indianapolis, within walking distance to eateries and hotels. There is even an underground, climate-controlled walkway from the station to the nearby Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, home to the Indianapolis Colts.
350 S Illinois St
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