How far is Champaign from Denver?

About 886 miles (1428 km) separate Champaign and Denver.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Champaign to Denver?

Most of the buses traveling from Champaign to Denver leave from Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Denver?

Once in Denver, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Denver Art Museum, Forney Transportation Museum, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Mount Evans and Clyfford Still Museum.

Bus Champaign to Denver from $258 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Champaign to Denver on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:30pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	21h 15m	8:45am	DENVER	CheapestFastest
	7:50am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	1d 1h	7:56am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:00am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1d 6h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
	7:50am	Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center	1d 1h	7:56am	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 3:45 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Denver

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Denver. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

885 milesDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $394	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$168 - $1,549	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 130kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Champaign and Denver?

Stops in Champaign

A
Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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B
Champaign Bus Stop
4910 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
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Stops in Denver

A
Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
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B
Bus Station
1055 19th St, Denver, CO 80202

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Champaign to Denver by bus

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The cheapest trip from Champaign to Denver was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $258

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Champaign to Denver, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $258 to $722 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Denver based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $258 which is on 2025-11-27.