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How to get fromGolden to Chicagoby bus, tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Golden to Chicago by bus, tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Line 17 bus, tram, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate Ebus bus
    2. Take the tram from Oak Station to Union Station Light Rail Plazatram tram
    3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    5h 46m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Idaho Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Idaho Springs Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 59m
    $170–265

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    20h 43m
    $250–600

  4. Drive  1,009 mi

    1. Drive from Golden to Chicagocar car 1,009 mi
    16h
    $185–266

  5. Line 17 bus, tram, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate Ebus bus
    2. Take the tram from Oak Station to Union Station Light Rail Plazatram tram
    3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    6h 7m

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $233–808

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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 $250–600 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 D, Federal Center Station Gate L, Idaho Springs, Idaho Springs Bus Stop, and Denver Union Station in around 24h 59m.

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