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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Denver, CO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 916 miles (1475 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$292 Average price | $155 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 21m Average total duration 18h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 49m Average total duration 22h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 4.4 - 8.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO costing on average $173 (€140).
A bus is $137 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO costing on average $292 (€236).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 51m.
Bus takes on average 22h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Denver, CO
How to get from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:25 PM21h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station9:00 AMDenver, Union Station$1421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:25 PM21h35Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station9:00 AMDenver, Union Station$1421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA17476:39 AM2h41O'Hare International Airport8:20 AMDenver International Airport$4801One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5 California Zephyr2:00 PM18h56Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:56 AMUnion Station, Denver, CO$3641One-way0 transfers
- 381 Carl Sandburg · 5 California Zephyr7:40 AM25h16Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:56 AMUnion Station, Denver, CO$3721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+5:15 PM24h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:20 PMDenver, Union Station$2241One-way1 transfer- · · · 11:10 PM34h35Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL8:45 AMDenver, Union Station$2541One-way3 transfers
- · · · 10:50 PM34h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station8:45 AMDenver, Union Station$2541One-way3 transfers
F914839:37 PM3h07O'Hare International Airport11:44 PMDenver International Airport$1681One-way0 transfers- F91596 · F932936:55 AM8h09O'Hare International Airport2:04 PMDenver International Airport$2191One-way1 transfer
- F93135 · F932054:05 PM8h53O'Hare International Airport11:58 PMDenver International Airport$2191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO costing on average $173 (€140).
A bus is $137 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO costing on average $292 (€236).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 51m.
Bus takes on average 22h 19m.
- Around 66 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Denver, CO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Denver International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Union Station, Denver, CO.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Denver, Union Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, frontier airlines to go to Denver, CO by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Denver, CO by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Denver, CO by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, frontier airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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