Bus Tickets from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US

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Next departures to Lincoln

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Lincoln
    Destination location: Lincoln Station - Haymarket
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: August 16 at
    Destination city: Lincoln
    Destination location: Lincoln Station - Haymarket
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Lincoln.

Bus
Average Price$187 - $187Average Duration13h 55m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$171 - $198Average Duration18h 26m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Champaign to Lincoln

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 18 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $171, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
18h 26mAverage Duration
$171Cheapest ticket
66kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$187
Average bus trip duration13h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:20am
Distance444 miles (715 km)

Champaign to Lincoln Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on Aug 16, 2025 with a price of $138

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $138 to $388 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $138 which is on 2025-08-16.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

You can also go to Lincoln, NE, US by train

Train from Champaign to Lincoln, NE, US

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