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How to get fromChicago to Fort Collinsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Collins 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 16m
    $170–743

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Fort Collins Downtown Transit Centerbus bus North
    23h 34m
    $91–276

  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 16m
    $114–307

  4. Drive 979.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Collinscar car 979.6 mi
    16h 25m
    $179–259

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

    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 42m
    $310–743

  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 48m
    $241–1,106

  7. 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 52m
    $150–483

Chicago to Fort Collins by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Collins, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center via Denver Union Station and Union Station Gate B4 in around 23h 34m.

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