There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Aspen by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane ORD - ASE
5h 33m$78–398Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
25h 26m$133–322Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
27h 46m$109–359Drive 1,156 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Aspencar 1,156 mi
19h 14m$211–305
Chicago to Aspen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Aspen is to bus which costs $100 - $360 and takes 27h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Aspen is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Denver Union Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 46m.
The distance between Chicago and Aspen is 1038 miles. The road distance is 1162.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Aspen without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 26m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Chicago to Aspen, including transfers.
Chicago to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Aspen is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $360 and takes 27h 46m.
Chicago to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Aspen is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 3:53 PM in Chicago and 2:53 PM in Aspen.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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 Denver Union Station, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 27h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Aspen is 1163 miles. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Chicago to Aspen.
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