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Compare train, bus, and flight for Denver, CO to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $169 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $169, while a flight costs an average of $577.
Distance: 916 miles (1475 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$279 Average price | $577 Average price | $169 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 7m Average total duration 18h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 10m Average total duration 25h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.4 - 8.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $110 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL costing on average $279 (€234).
A bus is $408 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL costing on average $577 (€485).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 7m.
Bus takes on average 26h 10m.
Tickets start at around $279 (€234) compared to roughly $209 (€176) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-69.45 (€-58.35). The journey takes 18h 37m versus 14h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Denver, CO to Chicago, IL
How to get from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · · 7:25 PM35h35Denver, Union Station8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$1161One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- · · 7:25 PM35h35Denver, Union Station8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$1161One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- UA3778:29 PM2h30Denver International Airport11:59 PMO'Hare International Airport$3271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:55 PM20h30Denver, Union Station4:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1371One-way0 transfers
AA41029:03 AM2h40Denver International Airport12:43 PMO'Hare International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
AA13176:09 PM2h41Denver International Airport9:50 PMO'Hare International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers- AA236312:17 PM2h43Denver International Airport4:00 PMO'Hare International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $110 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL costing on average $279 (€234).
A bus is $408 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL costing on average $577 (€485).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 7m.
Bus takes on average 26h 10m.
- Around 93 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Denver, CO and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Denver International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Denver, CO and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Denver, Union Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, frontier airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 15 direct flights per day with American Airlines, frontier airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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