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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.
| Distance | 479 mi (770 km) |
| Shortest duration | 32h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $100.00 |
| Most frequent service | El Expreso Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 1 | 1d 15h 45m | $100.00 |
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 1d 8h 26m | $100.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 36 hours to cover the 479 miles 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.
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.
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.
All bus stations in Rantoul:
845 Broadmeadow Rd
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