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

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $240 and takes 22h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Chicago is to bus and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.

How far is it from Boulder to Chicago?

The distance between Boulder and Chicago is 955 miles. The road distance is 1011.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boulder to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 25m and costs $110 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Boulder to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Chicago bus from?

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

Where does the Boulder to Chicago bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Boulder and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h ahead of Boulder. It is currently 11:01 PM in Boulder and 12:01 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Boulder to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Chicago is 1011 miles. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from Boulder to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Chicago.

Boulder to Chicago - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Boulder to Chicago 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
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DEN - MDW
5h 32m
$103–561
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
22h 21m
$83–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Station Gate B17bus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
20h 25m
$113–213
Drive 1,005.6 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Chicagocar 1,005.6 mi
16h 12m
$184–266
Bus to Denver, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEN - ORD
5h 46m
$278–711
Bus, bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus
3. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane COS - MDW
8h 20m
$178–771
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 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DEN - MKE
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
7h 47m
$200–1,076
Bus, bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus
3. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COS - ORD
8h 46m
$138–551

Boulder to Chicago by bus and train

7Weekly Services

20h 25mAverage Duration

$113Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Boulder to Chicago.

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Distance: 949.1 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Chicago Bus Station via Denver Union Station in around 22h 21m.

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