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

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Boulder is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Champaign and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Boulder station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Downtown Boulder Station via St Louis Bus Station and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 43m.

How far is it from Champaign to Boulder?

The distance between Champaign and Boulder is 925 miles. The road distance is 960.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Champaign to Boulder without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 36m and costs $120 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Champaign to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Boulder bus from?

Champaign to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where does the Champaign to Boulder bus arrive?

Champaign to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Champaign and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h behind Champaign. It is currently 4:35 PM in Champaign and 3:35 PM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Champaign to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Boulder is 960 miles. It takes approximately 16h 39m to drive from Champaign to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 168+ hotels available in Boulder.

Champaign to Boulder - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Champaign to Boulder by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Denver (DEN)CMI - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
6h 49m
$141–625
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Station
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder StationFf1 / ...
22h 43m
$117–380
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Champaign to Galesburg
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denver
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder StationFf1 / ...
21h 36m
$126–364
Drive 954.5 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Boulder954.5 mi
16h 39m
$175–252
Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign to Peoria
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Denver (DEN)PIA - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 8m
$135–612
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Denver (DEN)STL - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
9h
$185–853
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)ORD - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 58m
$294–781
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)MDW - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 41m
$135–668

Champaign to Boulder by bus and train

7Weekly Services

21h 36mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 919.4 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Downtown Boulder Station via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 22h 43m.

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