There are 7 ways to get from Fort Collins to Champaign by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DEN - CMI
7h 37m$144–519Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
9h 41m$136–539Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
21h 44m$241–599Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
23h 10m$167–279Drive 978.4 mi
- Drive from Fort Collins to Champaigncar 978.4 mi
16h 30m$179–258Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DEN - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
8h 15m$216–306Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DEN - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
9h 33m$251–604
Fort Collins to Champaign by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Champaign is to bus which costs $160 - $280 and takes 23h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Champaign is to bus and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
The distance between Fort Collins and Champaign is 952 miles. The road distance is 984.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Collins to Champaign without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 44m and costs $240 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Fort Collins to Champaign, including transfers.
Fort Collins to Champaign bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center station.
Fort Collins to Champaign bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
Champaign is 1h ahead of Fort Collins. It is currently 5:52 PM in Fort Collins and 6:52 PM in Champaign.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Champaign is 984 miles. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Fort Collins to Champaign.
What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport via Colorado Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport via Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport via Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Denver to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Denver to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Denver to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Book your Fort Collins to Champaign bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 60+ hotels available in Champaign.






