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There are 4 ways to get from Aspen to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ASE - ORD
    4h 55m
    $79–357

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    25h 49m
    $339–690

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Stationbus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 42m
    $178–343

  4. Drive 1,152.8 mi

    1. Drive from Aspen to Chicagocar car 1,152.8 mi
    19h 24m
    $211–304

Aspen to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,031.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Chicago Bus Station via 27th St Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, and Denver Union Station in around 26h 42m.

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