What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Boulder is to bus which costs $85 - $270 and takes 22h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.

How far is it from Illinois to Boulder?

The distance between Illinois and Boulder is 848 miles. The road distance is 1011.4 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Boulder without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 53m and costs $100 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Boulder?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Illinois to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Boulder bus from?

Illinois to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Illinois to Boulder bus arrive?

Illinois to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h behind Illinois. It is currently 11:59 AM in Illinois and 10:59 AM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Illinois to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Boulder is 1011 miles. It takes approximately 16h 10m to drive from Illinois to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 169+ hotels available in Boulder.

Illinois to Boulder - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to Boulder by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Peoria International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Denver (DEN)plane PIA - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 21m
$104–554
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff1 / ...
22h 13m
$85–263
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff1 / ...
19h 53m
$104–301
Drive 1,005.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Bouldercar 1,005.5 mi
16h 10m
$184–266
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane MDW - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 52m
$136–708
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane ORD - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
6h 14m
$276–708
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)plane MKE - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 20m
$207–1,071
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Denver (DEN)plane STL - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 33m
$171–910

Illinois to Boulder by train and bus

7Weekly Services

19h 53mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Illinois to Boulder.

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Distance: 842.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Denver Union Station and Union Station Gate B17 in around 22h 13m.

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