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How to get fromChicago to Grand Junctionby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Junction by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane ORD - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    6h 36m
    $98–431

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    27h 30m
    $350–800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Vailbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    28h 35m
    $203–381

  4. Drive 1,240 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Grand Junctioncar car 1,240 mi
    19h 50m
    $227–327

  5. Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane ORD - GJT
    7h 59m
    $104–558

  6. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    9h 5m
    $100–430

  7. Fly 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 Avon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Avon Station to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    10h 6m
    $108–438

Chicago to Grand Junction by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $350–800 and the journey takes 27h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Denver Union Station and Vail Transportation Center in around 28h 35m.

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