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How to get fromDenver to Lake Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - MKE
    3h 59m
    $170–910

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    4h 59m
    $67–315

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    18h 52m
    $265–578

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    24h 7m
    $184–337

  5. Drive 1,000.5 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Chicagocar car 1,000.5 mi
    15h 53m
    $183–264

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    4h 38m
    $112–565

  7. Fly to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DEN - TVC
    4h 41m
    $90–440

Denver to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 18h 40m.

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