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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 9 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 to Denver, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate Bbus 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
    6h
    $118–571

  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
    25h 6m
    $99–318

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    20h 47m
    $106–296

  4. Drive 1,009 mi

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

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

    1. Take the bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate Bbus 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 17m
    $288–721

  6. Fly Denver 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 15m
    $220–1,086

  7. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane COS - MDW
    8h 57m
    $198–831

  8. Bus, bus to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Eagle County Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EGE - ORD
    9h 10m
    $149–452

  9. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COS - ORD
    9h 32m
    $153–581

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $100–290 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 25h 6m.

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