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Cheap coach tickets from Normal to Champaign
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Coach from Normal to Champaign: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Normal to Champaign. Travelling by coach from Normal to Champaign usually takes around 1 hour and 1 minute, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 55 minutes.
- Distance
- 48 mi (77 km)
- Shortest duration
- 55m
- Cheapest price
- £9.64
- Trips per day
- 3
- Most frequent service
- Greyhound
- Coach lines
- 3
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Normal to Champaign Coach Timetable
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21 December 2021 - Solo travel
Burlington TrailwaysThere are several coach options that can take you from Normal to Champaign:
- Amtrak Thruway: 1 daily coach from £19
- Greyhound: 2 daily coaches from £10
- Jefferson Lines: 1 daily coach from £17
How much is a coach ticket from Normal to Champaign?
Coach tickets for a trip from Normal to Champaign cost about £14 when you book at the cheapest time, 7 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Normal to Champaign by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Normal to Champaign in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £16 to £19. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 4 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Champaign this week, coach tickets are available starting at £16.
Average coach ticket prices from Normal to Champaign by month
Travelling from Normal to Champaign by coach will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, coach ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £16 whenever you decide to travel.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 7 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £5.22 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Normal to Champaign?
There are 3 coach lines from Normal to Champaign available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. Greyhound offers the most choice in regards to departure times, with a couple of different times on its daily coach timetable.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 1 | 1h 5m | £18.58 |
| Greyhound | 2 | 58m | £13.78 |
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 1h | £17.53 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities. Amtrak Thruway coach tickets from Normal to Champaign start at £18.58. On average, there is 1 Amtrak Thruway coach trip on this route every day.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 coach trips from Normal to Champaign every day, with the average journey taking around 58 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Champaign usually start from £9.64.
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity coach company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest coach service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, toilets, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their coach tracker tool. The carrier provides safe, affordable, and reliable service from Normal to Champaign with ticket prices as low as £17.09.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Normal to Champaign
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Normal to Champaign every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Normal to Champaign without transferring. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Normal to Champaign; ticket prices start at £23.
Trips per day
3
Direct trips
3
The coach takes an average of 1 hour and 1 minute to cover the 48 miles from Normal to Champaign. However, the fastest coach only takes 55 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. 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.
Distance (mi)
48
Distance (km)
77
The first coach leaves at 14:05 and the last coach leaves at 15:40. To see the times for all coaches from Normal to Champaign, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
2:05pm
Latest coach
3:40pm
Because many passengers travel from Normal to Champaign at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Champaign, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
Most crowded
Monday
Least crowded
Sunday
City Information
Normal
Normal is a town in North Bloomington, adjacent to Bloomington. The town got its unique name in 1865 from the Illinois State Normal University, a normal school that is a teacher-training institution. Normal features the Children's Discovery Museum, Illinois State University Planetarium and Carden Park for children, and the David Davis Mansion and McLean County Museum of History for history buffs. If you're interested in exploring the outdoors, you can take a walk on the Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary or Constitution Trail or play on the Ironwood Golf Course. Sports lovers can also check out the Redbird Arena, where basketball games are held.
Normal features a vibrant entertainment scene with different breweries and beer halls. You can participate in the Illinois Shakespeare Festival or watch shows at the Normal Theater. Normal also has a vineyard and wine bars, with most activities available in Uptown Normal, the micro-urban city centre. The Uptown area has different entertainment venues, dining, and retail establishments.
You can visit Normal, Illinois, by train or coach. The city is accessible from many other cities by train, including Amtrak, Amtrak Texas Eagle, and Amtrak Lincoln Service. As for the coach lines, you can access the city from over 80 other cities onboard coaches from Jefferson Lines, Amtrak Thruway, and Burlington Trailways.
Champaign
A significant hub for the Silicon 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 colourful 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 coach 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.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Normal?
Main departure station: Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
Coaches to Champaign leave from 3 stations in Normal.
All coach stations in Normal:
- Uptown Station - 11 Uptown Cir
- Burlington Trailways
- Bloomington
Where does the coach arrive in Champaign?
Main arrival station: Illinois Term - 45 E University Ave
The Illinois Terminal is located at 45 East University Avenue in Champaign. The transport centre opened in 1999, and now provides coach 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.
Coach stations in Champaign:
- Illinois Term - 45 E University Ave
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