There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Durango, CO by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane ORD - DRO
- Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resort
- Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango Downtown
9h 35m$352–685Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cortez (CEZ)plane MDW - CEZ
- Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Durango, COcar
7h 47m$102–479Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus Greyhound US1194S
31h 15m$163–394Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus
33h 51m$151–315Drive 1,333.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Durango, COcar 1,333.3 mi
22h 18m$244–352Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane MDW - DRO
- Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resort
- Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango Downtown
9h 29m$382–875
Chicago to Durango, CO by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Durango, CO is to bus which costs $150 - $320 and takes 33h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Durango, CO is to fly and drive which takes 7h 47m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Durango, CO. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Durango via St Louis Bus Station and Albuquerque Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 51m.
The distance between Chicago and Durango, CO is 1199 miles. The road distance is 1341 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Durango, CO without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 15m and costs $160 - $400.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Chicago to Durango, CO, including transfers.
Chicago to Durango, CO bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Durango, CO bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Durango, CO is 1341 miles. It takes approximately 22h 18m to drive from Chicago to Durango, CO.
Book your Chicago to Durango, CO bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Durango, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Durango, CO via St Louis Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Durango in around 33h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Des Moines, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Omaha, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Kearney, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Kansas City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Omaha, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez via Kansas City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez via Omaha, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cortez via Colorado Springs, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (970) 426 - 7282
- dispatch@purgatory.ski
- Website
- purgatory.ski
Shuttle from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $150
- Website
- https://www.purgatory.ski
- Schedules at
- https://www.purgatory.ski/transportation-and-shuttle-services/
Shuttle from Purgatory Resort to Durango Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120
- Website
- https://www.purgatory.ski
- Schedules at
- https://www.purgatory.ski/transportation-and-shuttle-services/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durango
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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