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

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Colorado Springs by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane CMI - COS
    7h 39m
    $112–486

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    22h 14m
    $504–800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus
    24h 45m
    $178–277

  4. Drive  941.6 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Colorado Springscar car 941.6 mi
    16h 23m
    $172–249

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    8h 44m
    $168–653

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

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    9h 17m
    $138–483

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Denver, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    9h 38m
    $250–409

Champaign to Colorado Springs by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 901.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Colorado Springs Downtown Station via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B4 in around 24h 45m.

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