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

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There are 8 ways to get from Denver to Champaign by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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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
    $118–493

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    19h 29m
    $284–595

  3. Bus

    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 45m
    $155–287

  4. Drive 930.9 mi

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

  5. 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
    $185–260

  6. 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 38m
    $220–558

  7. 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
    $227–550

  8. 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
    $197–429

Denver to Champaign by train and bus

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Duration19h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest 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, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 45m.

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