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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Colorado Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)planeMDW - COS
    5h 40m
    $96–469

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)planeORD - COS
    6h 21m
    $82–379

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DenvertrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown StationbusSouth
    22h 11m
    $124–377

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union StationbusGreyhound US0123
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown StationbusSouth
    24h 29m
    $94–281

  5. Drive 1,026.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Colorado Springscar1,026.5 mi
    17h 21m
    $188–271

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)planeMDW - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
    6h 31m
    $142–660

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)planeORD - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
    6h 52m
    $312–760

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)planeMKE - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
    7h 58m
    $245–1,126

  9. Bus via Burlington

    1. Take the bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington, IAbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Denverbus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus
    26h 46m
    $197–393

Chicago to Colorado Springs by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Colorado Springs, CO, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Colorado Springs Downtown Station via Denver Union Station and Union Station Gate B4 in around 24h 29m.

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