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How to get fromDenver to Champaignby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Denver to Champaign by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DEN - CMI
    6h 29m
    $123–493

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DEN - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Champaignbus bus
    7h 46m
    $121–466

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Champaignbus bus Btw 1402
    19h 15m
    $220–310

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaignbus bus Btw 1402
    19h 24m
    $304–612

  5. Drive 930.9 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Champaigncar car 930.9 mi
    16h 27m
    $170–246

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    7h 20m
    $175–260

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DEN - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 48m
    $222–273

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    8h 39m
    $232–550

  9. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DEN - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 25m
    $219–438

  10. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    20h 55m
    $219–311

Denver to Champaign by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 897.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Denver to Champaign once daily. Tickets cost $220–310 and the journey takes 19h 15m.

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