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How to get fromGrand Junction to Chicagoby car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or bus

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

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MTJ - ORD
    5h 6m
    $83–370

  2. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GJT - ORD
    6h 55m
    $73–366

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    27h 46m
    $180–850

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Frisco Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frisco Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 25m
    $123–356

  5. Drive 1,239.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Chicagocar car 1,239.8 mi
    19h 50m
    $227–327

  6. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ASE - ORD
    8h 9m
    $85–369

Grand Junction to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–850 and the journey takes 27h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Chicago Bus Station via Frisco Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 28h 25m.

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