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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 €67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 €67, and a train costs an average of €135.
Distance: 916 miles (1475 km)
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€207 Average price | €150 Average price | €146 Average price Cheapest |
19h 9m Average total duration 18h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 48m Average total duration 23h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.4 - 8.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO
Travel to Denver, CO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO.
There are 3 travel options between Chicago, IL and Denver, CO. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $51 (€46) compared to other travel options to Denver, CO:
Taking a flight costs $42 (€38) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $93 (€84) for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs $32 (€29) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $84 (€75).
The fastest way from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 34 min.
There are alternative travel options to Denver, CO that take longer:
Bus takes on average 29 h.
Getting to Denver, CO by train takes 18 h 15 min on average.
The distance is approximately 915 miles (1475 km) from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 26 flights a day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO:
The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO:
- Travel with Greyhound for buses to Denver, CO. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Greyhound Chicago, IL to Denver, CO tickets on Omio for $93 (€84).
- Travel with United, American Airlines or Frontier Airlines for flights to Denver, CO. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Frontier Airlines Chicago, IL to Denver, CO tickets on Omio for $51 (€46).
- Amtrak can take you to Denver, CO by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO for $84 (€75).
Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 10 direct flights a day to Denver, CO with.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Denver, CO with Amtrak.
Direct services to Denver, CO tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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