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 - $270 and takes 23h 6m.

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 19m and costs $100 - $650.

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 23h 6m.

How far is it from Boulder to Chicago?

The distance between Boulder and Chicago is 954 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 $140 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 1:15 PM in Boulder and 2:15 PM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Boulder to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Chicago is 1011 miles. It takes approximately 16h 6m to drive from Boulder to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1159+ 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 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DEN - MDW
5h 19m
$108–611
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123
23h 6m
$83–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union StationCalifornia Zephyr
20h 25m
$143–243
Drive 1,005.6 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Chicago1,005.6 mi
16h 6m
$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 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEN - ORD
5h 36m
$298–761
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 6
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
3. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)COS - MDW
8h 19m
$143–621
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
7h 40m
$191–1,026
Bus via Peoria
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 O'Hare International Terminal 2
26h 18m
$190–368

Boulder to Chicago by bus and train

7Weekly Services

20h 25mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 948.8 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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 23h 6m.

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