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Charter Bus Prices: How Much Does a Champaign Bus Rental Cost?
Champaign Charter Bus Services is committed to offering fair and transparent pricing for every group trip in and around Champaign. We tailor every charter bus rental quote to each group’s travel details, including the type of bus, the time of year, and the distance traveled. This means that each trip will have customized pricing and there are not flat-rate rental prices. However, we can provide some general pricing information to give you a better idea of what to expect.
Once you have an itinerary for your upcoming trip, give our team a call at 217-298-2650 to get a free quote. Your no-obligation quote will be generated in just a few minutes.
| Vehicle Type | Per Hour* | Per Day* | Per Mile* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56-Passenger Charter Bus | $197 – $519 | $1,600 – $3,800 | $5.00 – $8.00 |
| 50-Passenger Charter Bus | $190 – $500 | $1,500 – $3,600 | $4.50 – $7.50 |
| 40–45-Passenger Charter Bus | $180 – $480 | $1,500 – $3,500 | $4.50 – $7.50 |
| 35-Passenger Minibus | $180 – $475 | $1,500 – $3,400 | $4.00 – $7.00 |
| 30-Passenger Minibus | $180 – $475 | $1,500 – $3,400 | $4.00 – $7.00 |
| 28-Passenger Minibus | $175 – $450 | $1,500 – $3,300 | $4.00 – $7.00 |
| 25-Passenger Minibus | $165 – $428 | $1,300 – $3,200 | $4.00 – $7.00 |
| 20-Passenger Minibus | $157 – $414 | $1,300 – $3,100 | $4.00 – $7.00 |
| 18-Passenger Minibus | $145 – $404 | $1,300 – $3,000 | $4.00 – $7.00 |
| School Bus (-47 pax) | $155 – $450 | $1,520 – $3,655 | $5.00 – $8.95 |
| Entertainer / Sleeper Coach | N/A | $1,900 – $2,500 | $7.00 – $10.50 |
| Mercedes Sprinter Party Bus (10-14) | $160 – $450 | $1,200 – $2,900 | $3.00 – $6.00 |
| Small Party Bus (10-20) | $180 – $470 | $1,200 – $2,900 | $3.00 – $6.00 |
| Mid-Size Party Bus (20-30) | $200 – $500 | $1,200 – $3,500 | $4.00 – $8.00 |
| Large Party Bus (30-50) | $250 – $520 | $1,500 – $3,900 | $4.00 – $8.00 |
*Prices vary and fluctuate with fuel costs, holidays, and availability. Booking early usually secures the lowest rate. For exact pricing, please call our reservations team.
What Affects the Price of a Charter Bus Rental?
Charter bus rental pricing is based on a variety of factors. We take several aspects of your trip into consideration when building a customized quote for your group. Here are a few factors that can affect your quote:
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Charter Bus for a Week?
Multi-day charter bus rentals will be priced by the day. The daily price of your bus will depend on the factors mentioned above, including the time of year, the type of bus, and the distance you’re traveling. In general, weekly charter bus rentals can range from $8,000 to $15,000. Be sure to have your full itinerary on hand when you call us for a quote. This will ensure we can provide the most accurate pricing possible.
Sample Trip Pricing Examples
Here are a few examples of trips and what the pricing could look like. These examples are for educational purposes and are not exact quotes. For accurate, up-to-date pricing, call 217-298-2650 to get a free quote.
Charter Bus Rental for Field Trips in Champaign
Your 60-student class is taking a field trip to the Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. You’ll need two full-size charter bus rentals to comfortably transport your students and chaperones around town for the day. Your quote will likely be priced by the hour, with a minimum rental time of 5 hours. In total, you can expect to pay between $1,200 and $1,600 for two buses.
Champaign Bus Rentals for a Sporting Event in Chicago
Your Champaign-based sports team is traveling to Chicago for a weekend-long tournament. Your 30-person team needs a minibus rental for a 3-day trip from Champaign to the Chicago area. The trip will be around 290 miles round trip, which means your rental will likely be priced by the day. You can expect to pay between $3,000 and $4,000 for a weekend minibus rental.
Charter Bus Rental for a Greek Life Formal
Your fraternity or sorority is hosting a formal at a venue in Springfield. You have 100 members attending the event and need transportation from the Champaign-Urbana campus to Springfield. You’ll need to book two or three full-size charter buses for the day. You’ll likely be charged by the hour for this trip, with the cost being between $1,800 and $2,600 for the entire day.
Champaign Bus Rentals for a Wedding
You’re hosting a wedding at Pear Tree Estate and want to provide your 60 guests with transportation to and from hotels in downtown Champaign. You’ll need a 56-passenger charter bus rental for the day. You’ll likely be charged by the hour for your rental, with the price being between $1,200 and $1,600 for a full-size bus for the day.
