How to travel from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO

There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Denver, CO including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO is a bus with an average price of $130 (€105).

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO:

A bus is $0.75 (€0.61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO costing on average $131 (€106).

A bus is $189 (€153) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO costing on average $319 (€258).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 22m.

Bus takes on average 22h 37m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO is approximately 916 miles (1475 km).

The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO is:

• Around 75 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with frontier airlines, American Airlines, United 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.

Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO with the following travel companies:

• 13 direct flights per day with frontier airlines, American Airlines, United.
• 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO often also extend their vacation to go to Glenwood Springs, CO, Vail, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Los Angeles, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Denver, CO and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Denver, CO to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Denver, CO, you can catch a baseball game at Coors Field or explore the vibrant Larimer Square for shopping and nightlife. Enjoy nature at City Park or visit the Denver Zoo. For shopping, head to Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Don't miss the Red Rocks Amphitheatre for concerts, the Denver Art Museum for its art collections, the Denver Botanic Gardens for diverse plant displays, Union Station for dining and events, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for educational exhibits.

A stay of three to four days in Denver, CO allows you to explore its main attractions, including the Denver Art Museum, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, offering a balanced experience of the city and its surroundings.