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How to get fromChicago to Goldenby subway, plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Golden by subway, plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Denver, tram, line 17 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)planeMDW - DEN
    3. Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
    4. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
    6h 14m
    $118–621

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union StationbusGreyhound US0123
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Idaho Springs Bus StopbusGreyhound US1200
    24h 51m
    $103–313

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DenvertrainCalifornia Zephyr
    20h 13m
    $115–353

  4. Drive 1,008.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Goldencar1,008.9 mi
    15h 53m
    $185–266

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver, tram, line 17 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)planeORD - DEN
    2. Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
    3. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
    6h 34m
    $288–721

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)planeMKE - DEN
    7h 40m
    $220–1,085

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)planeMDW - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus
    9h 11m
    $148–541

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)planeORD - EGE
    2. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus
    9h 31m
    $160–492

  9. 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)planeORD - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus
    9h 53m
    $134–451

Chicago to Golden by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $100–350 and the journey takes 18h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Ave & 13th St via Denver Union Station, Idaho Springs Bus Stop, Idaho Springs, Federal Center Station Gate L, and Federal Center Station Gate D in around 24h 51m.

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