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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 $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 $69, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 916 miles (1475 km)
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$236 Average price | $246 Average price | $161 Average price Cheapest |
19h 18m Average total duration 18h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 42m Average total duration 22h 12m 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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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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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO:
A flight is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO costing on average $69 (€56).
A flight is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO costing on average $99 (€80).
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 56m.
Bus takes on average 21h 9m.
- Around 55 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Union Station, Denver, CO.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Denver International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Denver, Union Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, Burlington Trailways to go to Denver, CO by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Denver, CO by train.
- Travel with United, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines to go to Denver, CO by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 10 direct flights per day with United, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines.
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