There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Vernal by plane, car, bus, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane ORD - HDN
- Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Vernalcar
8h 3m$108–455Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub to Holiday Inn Express Park Citybus
- Take a shuttle bus from Park City Chevron to Vernal Quality Inn
38h 32m$306–506Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
- Take a shuttle bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Vernal Quality InnSalt Lake
39h 37m$477–1,020Drive 1,290.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Vernalcar 1,290.7 mi
22h 2m$236–341Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane ORD - SLC
- Take a shuttle bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Vernal Quality Inn
9h 45m$246–485Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane MDW - SLC
- Take a shuttle bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Vernal Quality Inn
9h 32m$206–765
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Vernal is to fly and drive which costs $100 - $460 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Vernal is to fly and drive which takes 8h 3m and costs $100 - $460.
The distance between Chicago and Vernal is 1171 miles. The road distance is 1298.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Vernal without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 38h 32m and costs $300 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Chicago to Vernal, including transfers.
Vernal is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 3:12 PM in Chicago and 2:12 PM in Vernal.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Vernal is 1298 miles. It takes approximately 22h 2m to drive from Chicago to Vernal.
There are 22+ hotels available in Vernal.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Vernal, UT, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Vernal. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN), then drive to Vernal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Vernal via Denver Union Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, Holiday Inn Express Park City, Park City Chevron, and Vernal Quality Inn in around 38h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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