There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Grand Junction by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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 to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane CMI - GJT
7h 26m$129–575Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane CMI - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
7h 18m$123–508Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
28h 10m$145–417Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
31h 8mDrive 1,176.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Grand Junctioncar 1,176.9 mi
20h 23m$215–311
Champaign to Grand Junction by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Grand Junction is to bus which costs $140 - $420 and takes 28h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Grand Junction is to fly and drive which takes 7h 18m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Grand Junction. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via St Louis Bus Station and Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.
The distance between Champaign and Grand Junction is 1099 miles. The road distance is 1183.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Grand Junction without a car is to bus which takes 28h 10m and costs $140 - $420.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Champaign to Grand Junction, including transfers.
Champaign to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $420 and takes 28h 10m.
Champaign to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Grand Junction is 1h behind Champaign. It is currently 7:20 AM in Champaign and 6:20 AM in Grand Junction.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B19 in around 28h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $100–280
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $140–330
- Business - advance purchase
- $200–800
- Business Class
- $290–750
- 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
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Grand Junction is 1184 miles. It takes approximately 20h 23m to drive from Champaign to Grand Junction.
There are 120+ hotels available in Grand Junction.