There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Denver by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Denver (DEN)plane CMI - DEN
6h 3m$148–682Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200
21h 35m$109–363Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
22h 32m$116–306Drive 931.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Denvercar 931.9 mi
16h 28m$171–246
Champaign to Denver by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Denver is to train which costs $110 - $310 and takes 22h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Denver is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Denver Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Denver. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Denver via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.
The distance between Champaign and Denver is 903 miles. The road distance is 937.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 21h 35m and costs $100 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Champaign to Denver, including transfers.
Champaign to Denver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Denver is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $370 and takes 21h 35m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 22h 32m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Denver (DEN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Denver via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Denver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Denver is 1h behind Champaign. It is currently 5:20 PM in Champaign and 4:20 PM in Denver.
Champaign to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Denver is 937 miles. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Champaign to Denver.
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