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Trip Overview

The train between Illinois and Denver takes 18h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Illinois to Denver. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 56m
Duration
1,031 mi
Distance
$650
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Illinois to Denver train times

Trains run once daily between Illinois and Denver. The service departs Illinois at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Denver at 07:56:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois to Denver? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,031.3 mi
  • Duration: 18h 56m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Denver, CO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 18h 56m.

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