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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 prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 $75, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 916 miles (1475 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$293 Average price | $175 Average price | $147 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 31m Average total duration 23h 1m 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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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 $28 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL costing on average $175 (€141).
A bus is $146 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL costing on average $293 (€236).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 41m.
Bus takes on average 23h 1m.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
F931744:54 PM2h38Denver International Airport8:32 PMO'Hare International Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- F931744:54 PM2h38Denver International Airport8:32 PMO'Hare International Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- F931744:54 PM2h38Denver International Airport8:32 PMO'Hare International Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6 California Zephyr · 382 Carl Sandburg6:59 PM25h52Union Station, Denver, CO9:51 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3261One-way1 transfer
- 6 California Zephyr6:59 PM18h40Union Station, Denver, CO2:39 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3641One-way0 transfers
- 6:55 PM20h30Denver, Union Station4:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1721One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:25 PM25h40Denver, Union Station10:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2321One-way1 transfer - +FlixBus1:20 PM25h45Denver, Union Station4:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2341One-way1 transfer
- F91450 · F9144111:54 PM7h01Denver International Airport7:55 AMO'Hare International Airport$2201One-way1 transfer
- F93600 · F9339710:00 AM8h41Denver International Airport7:41 PMO'Hare International Airport$2201One-way1 transfer
- F93294 · F933976:30 AM12h11Denver International Airport7:41 PMO'Hare International Airport$2261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL costing on average $175 (€141).
A bus is $146 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Denver, CO to Chicago, IL costing on average $293 (€236).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 41m.
Bus takes on average 23h 1m.
- Around 70 flights per day.
- Around 4 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 Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, frontier airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 11 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, frontier airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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