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

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

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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 25m
    $78–388

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    25h 26m
    $142–275

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    27h 41m
    $112–269

  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 train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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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 Denver Union Station, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 27h 41m.

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