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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Aspen by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)planeORD - ASE
    5h 34m
    $78–398

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins AvebusBrt / ...
    25h 21m
    $137–366

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins AvebusBrt / ...
    27h 39m
    $111–310

  4. Drive 1,156 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Aspencar1,156 mi
    19h 8m
    $211–305

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)planeMDW - ASE
    6h 31m
    $104–508

Chicago to Aspen by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 27h 39m.

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