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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Leadvillecar car
    7h 3m
    $82–401

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Frisco Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frisco Transfer Center to Safewaybus bus
    22h 42m
    $239–531

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Frisco Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frisco Transfer Center to City Hall Leadvillebus bus
    25h 16m
    $178–323

  4. Drive 1,097.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Leadvillecar car 1,097.2 mi
    17h 35m
    $201–290

  5. 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 HARRISON ST and 8TH STbus bus
    8h 30m
    $140–467

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to HARRISON ST and 8TH STbus bus
    8h 53m
    $250–902

  7. 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 to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to HARRISON ST and 8TH STbus bus
    9h 20m
    $360–702

Chicago to Leadville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Leadville, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to City Hall Leadville via Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, Frisco Transit Center, and Frisco Transfer Center in around 25h 16m.

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