What is the cheapest way to get from Denver to Illinois?

The cheapest way to get from Denver to Illinois is to bus which costs $80 - $280 and takes 20h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Denver to Illinois?

The fastest way to get from Denver to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Illinois?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Denver Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Denver and Illinois?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Denver and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 40m.

How far is it from Denver to Illinois?

The distance between Denver and Illinois is 934 miles. The road distance is 1006.3 miles.

How do I travel from Denver to Illinois without a car?

The best way to get from Denver to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 18h 40m and costs $100 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Denver to Illinois?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Denver to Illinois, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Denver to Illinois bus from?

Denver to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Where do I catch the Denver to Illinois train from?

Denver to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.

Train, bus or fly from Denver to Illinois?

The best way to get from Denver to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 18h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $280 and takes 20h 35m.

Where does the Denver to Illinois bus arrive?

Denver to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Denver and Illinois?

Illinois is 1h ahead of Denver. It is currently 5:50 PM in Denver and 6:50 PM in Illinois.

Where does the Denver to Illinois train arrive?

Denver to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Denver to Illinois?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Illinois is 1006 miles. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Denver to Illinois.

How do I get a train ticket from Denver to Illinois?

Book your Denver to Illinois train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Denver to Illinois?

Book your Denver to Illinois bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Illinois?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Illinois.

Denver to Illinois - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Denver to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DEN - MDW
4h 46m
$107–565
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
20h 35m
$80–280
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
18h 40m
$100–290
Drive 1,000.5 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Chicagocar 1,000.5 mi
15h 53m
$183–264
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEN - ORD
5h 3m
$282–715
Fly to Peoria International Airport
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane DEN - PIA
4h 54m
$91–451
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DEN - MKE
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
7h 2m
$204–1,080
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DEN - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
7h 5m
$160–818

Denver to Illinois by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

18h 40mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Denver to Illinois.

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Distance: 928.5 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Illinois, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–290 and the journey takes 18h 40m.

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