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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Colorado by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    5h 33m
    $132–195

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ORD - DEN
    5h 52m
    $62–195

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    19h 7m
    $550–900

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    21h 56m
    $180–270

  5. Drive  1,000.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Denvercar car 1,000.7 mi
    15h 53m
    $183–264

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    5h 43m
    $116–609

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    6h 24m
    $76–369

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Denver

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MKE - DEN
    7h 1m
    $229–836

Chicago to Colorado by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 934.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Colorado, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 18h 56m.

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