What is the cheapest way to get from Boulder to Aurora?

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Aurora is to bus via Davenport which costs $110 - $270 and takes 23h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boulder to Aurora?

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Aurora is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Aurora?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at New York St & Broadway St via Denver Union Station, Moline and Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 47m.

How far is it from Boulder to Aurora?

The distance between Boulder and Aurora is 992 miles. The road distance is 968.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boulder to Aurora without a car?

The best way to get from Boulder to Aurora without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 9m and costs $90 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Boulder to Aurora?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Boulder to Aurora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Aurora bus from?

Boulder to Aurora bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Aurora bus arrive?

Boulder to Aurora bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Aurora?

Aurora is 1h ahead of Boulder. It is currently 9:33 AM in Boulder and 10:33 AM in Aurora.

Can I drive from Boulder to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Aurora is 969 miles. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Boulder to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 99+ hotels available in Aurora.

Boulder to Aurora - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Boulder to Aurora by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Denver, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DEN - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
7h 11m
$111–568
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Naperville Amtrak StationCalifornia Zephyr
20h 9m
$93–293
Bus via Davenport
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Moline Center Station
3. Take the bus from Moline to Naperville Amtrak
23h 47m
$115–261
Drive 963.1 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Aurora963.1 mi
15h 42m
$176–254
Bus to Denver, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEN - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
7h 26m
$321–768
Bus to Denver, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DEN - MKE
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
9h 22m
$204–983
Bus, bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
3. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)COS - ORD
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
10h 42m
$116–408
Bus to Denver, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)DEN - MLI
3. Take the bus from Moline to Naperville Amtrak
9h 18m
$122–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver to Peoria
3. Take the bus from Peoria to Downers Grove
26h 26m
$189–366

Boulder to Aurora by bus and train

7Weekly Services

20h 9mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 986.6 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to New York St & Broadway St via Denver Union Station, Moline Center Station, Moline, and Naperville Metra in around 23h 47m.

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