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How to get fromChampaign to Denverby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Denver by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Denver (DEN)plane plane CMI - DEN
    6h 20m
    $128–532

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    19h 53m
    $280–588

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    21h 35m
    $144–289

  4. Drive 931.9 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Denvercar car 931.9 mi
    16h 28m
    $171–246

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Denver (DEN)plane plane STL - DEN
    8h 3m
    $157–702

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ORD - DEN
    8h 10m
    $146–555

Champaign to Denver by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 897.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Denver (DEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 35m.

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