What is the cheapest way to get from Boulder to Champaign?

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Champaign is to bus via St. Louis which costs $120 - $260 and takes 22h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boulder to Champaign?

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Champaign is to bus and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $110 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Champaign via Union Station Gate B22 and Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.

How far is it from Boulder to Champaign?

The distance between Boulder and Champaign is 924 miles. The road distance is 959.4 miles.

How do I travel from Boulder to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Boulder to Champaign without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 9m and costs $110 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Boulder to Champaign?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Boulder to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Champaign bus from?

Boulder to Champaign bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Champaign bus arrive?

Boulder to Champaign bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Champaign?

Champaign is 1h ahead of Boulder. It is currently 3:56 PM in Boulder and 4:56 PM in Champaign.

Can I drive from Boulder to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Champaign is 959 miles. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Boulder to Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 66+ hotels available in Champaign.

Boulder to Champaign - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Boulder to Champaign by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)DEN - CMI
7h 37m
$119–499
Bus, fly to Peoria International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)DEN - PIA
3. Take the bus from Peoria to Champaign
8h 19m
$117–497
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign
21h 9m
$118–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver to ChampaignDenver
21h 40m
$163–323
Drive 953.8 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Champaign953.8 mi
16h 38m
$175–252
Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DEN - MDW
3. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
7h 58m
$151–616
Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEN - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
9h 8m
$337–826
Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)DEN - STL
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
9h 31m
$158–704
Bus via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
22h 50m
$122–258

Boulder to Champaign by bus and train

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21h 9mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 918.3 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Champaign via Union Station Gate B22, 19th St & Curtis St, and Denver in around 21h 40m.

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