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How to get fromChicago to Aspenby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    5h 20m
    $74–378

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Frisco Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Drive from Frisco Transit Center to Aspencar car
    23h 58m
    $290–615

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    30h 55m
    $206–376

  4. Drive 1,152.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Aspencar car 1,152.9 mi
    19h 21m
    $211–304

Chicago to Aspen by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 30h 55m.

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