There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Colorado by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane ORD - DEN
5h 43m$62–405Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
19h 7m$250–600Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
21h 56m$160–250Drive 1,000.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Denvercar 1,000.7 mi
15h 53m$183–264Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane MDW - DEN
5h 33m$132–195Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane MDW - COS
5h 43m$106–559Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane ORD - COS
6h 8m$82–399Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Denver
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)plane MKE - DEN
6h 56m$233–813
Chicago to Colorado by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Colorado is to fly which costs $130 - $200 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Colorado is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $130 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Civic Center Loop via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Colorado. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Denver via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.
The distance between Chicago and Colorado is 939 miles. The road distance is 1006.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Colorado without a car is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Chicago to Colorado, including transfers.
Chicago to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Colorado is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $60 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 19h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 21h 56m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Colorado, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $250–600 and the journey takes 18h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver via Colorado Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Colorado bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Colorado is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 10:34 AM in Chicago and 9:34 AM in Colorado.
Chicago to Colorado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Colorado is 1006 miles. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Chicago to Colorado.
There are 1307+ hotels available in Colorado.