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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 4m
    $172–255

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ORD - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 18m
    $102–465

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Fort Collins Downtown Transit Centerbus bus North
    21h 43m
    $583–893

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Harmony Transfer Centrebus bus Greyhound US0560S
    24h 49m
    $229–338

  5. Drive  979.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Colorado State Universitycar car 979.7 mi
    16h 21m
    $179–259

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 32m
    $299–896

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 59m
    $182–675

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 27m
    $152–505

Chicago to Colorado State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$583Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 976.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Colorado State University via Denver Union Station, Harmony Transfer Centre, Landline - Harmony Transfer Center, and Landline - CSU Transit Center in around 24h 49m.

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