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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 8 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
    2. Take the tram from Oak Station to Union Station Light Rail Plazatram
    3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDEN - MDW
    5h 55m
    $118–521

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 6m
    $108–316

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    20h 47m
    $146–336

  4. Drive 1,009 mi

    1. Drive from Golden to Chicagocar1,009 mi
    15h 55m
    $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
    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)planeDEN - ORD
    6h 13m
    $288–721

  6. Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeDEN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    8h 15m
    $220–1,041

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

    1. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCOS - MDW
    9h 2m
    $188–731

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

    1. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCOS - ORD
    9h 27m
    $153–561

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest 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 $140–330 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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