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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Golden by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ORD - DEN
    2. Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus bus
    6h 21m

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Denver, CObus bus
    9h
    $118–575

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    20h 11m
    $250–600

  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 Idaho Springs Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1200
    25h 10m
    $169–265

  5. Drive  1,008.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Goldencar car 1,008.9 mi
    15h 58m
    $185–266

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

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    3. Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus bus
    6h 10m

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

    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
    7h 34m
    $233–813

  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)plane plane ORD - EGE
    2. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus bus
    9h 30m
    $156–499

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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 $250–600 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 25h 10m.

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