What is the cheapest way to get from Golden to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Golden to Chicago is to bus which costs $170 - $360 and takes 25h.

What is the fastest way to get from Golden to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Golden to Chicago is to line 17 bus and tram and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Golden and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Golden to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ford St & 12th St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Federal Center Station Gate L, Idaho Springs Bus Stop and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.

How far is it from Golden to Chicago?

The distance between Golden and Chicago is 948 miles. The road distance is 1014.9 miles.

How do I travel from Golden to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Golden to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 20h 44m and costs $290 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Golden to Chicago?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Golden to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golden to Chicago bus from?

Golden to Chicago bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Federal Center Station Gate L.

Train or bus from Golden to Chicago?

The best way to get from Golden to Chicago is to train which takes 20h 44m and costs $290 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 25h.

Where does the Golden to Chicago bus arrive?

Golden to Chicago bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Idaho Springs station.

What is the time difference between Golden and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h ahead of Golden. It is currently 6:23 PM in Golden and 7:23 PM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Golden to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Golden to Chicago is 1015 miles. It takes approximately 16h to drive from Golden to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 784+ hotels available in Chicago.

Golden to Chicago - 7 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, tram, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Golden to Chicago by bus, tram, 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.

Line 17 bus, tram to Denver, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate Ebus
2. Take the tram from Oak Station to Union Station Light Rail Plazatram
3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DEN - MDW
5h 52m
$108–481
Line 17 bus, tram to Denver, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate Ebus
2. Take the tram from Oak Station to Union Station Light Rail Plazatram
3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEN - ORD
6h 16m
$88–391
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
20h 44m
$296–656
Bus
1. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Idaho Springsbus
2. Take the bus from Idaho Springs Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
25h
$172–351
Drive 1,009 mi
1. Drive from Golden to Chicagocar 1,009 mi
16h
$185–266
Fly Denver 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
8h 11m
$202–935
Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane COS - MDW
8h 29m
$119–521

Golden to Chicago by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

20h 44mAverage Duration

$296Cheapest Price

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Distance: 942.6 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Golden, CO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $290–650 and the journey takes 18h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ford St & 12th St to Chicago Bus Station via Federal Center Station Gate P, Federal Center Station Gate L, Idaho Springs, Idaho Springs Bus Stop, and Denver Union Station in around 25h.

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