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How to get fromIllinois to Coloradoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Illinois to Colorado by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Peoria International Airport to Denver

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    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Denver (DEN)plane plane PIA - DEN
    5h 13m
    $107–557

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    6h 25m
    $82–389

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    18h 56m
    $100–300

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123
    21h 34m
    $85–263

  5. Drive 1,000.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Denvercar car 1,000.6 mi
    15h 53m
    $183–264

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    5h 39m
    $102–489

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    5h 45m
    $138–711

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ORD - DEN
    6h 6m
    $278–711

  9. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Denver

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MKE - DEN
    7h 12m
    $210–1,074

Illinois to Colorado by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Colorado, USA?

Allegiant Air and United Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Denver (DEN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $100–300 and the journey takes 18h 56m.

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