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

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Grand Junction by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane CMI - GJT
    9h 6m
    $149–675

  2. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane CMI - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    7h 57m
    $128–528

  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 B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    28h 10m
    $193–346

  4. 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 Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    28h 32m
    $391–789

  5. Drive 1,176.9 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Grand Junctioncar car 1,176.9 mi
    20h 24m
    $215–311

Champaign to Grand Junction by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,092.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) 3 times a day. 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.

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