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

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Denver is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 15h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $100 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Denver?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Denver Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Illinois and Denver?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Denver. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 56m.

How far is it from Illinois to Denver?

The distance between Illinois and Denver is 827 miles. The road distance is 1006.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Illinois to Denver without a car is to train which takes 18h 56m and costs $290 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Illinois to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Denver bus from?

Illinois to Denver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Denver train from?

Illinois to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Illinois to Denver?

The best way to get from Illinois to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 18h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $370 and takes 24h 25m.

Where does the Illinois to Denver bus arrive?

Illinois to Denver bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Denver?

Denver is 1h behind Illinois. It is currently 8:16 PM in Illinois and 7:16 PM in Denver.

Where does the Illinois to Denver train arrive?

Illinois to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Illinois to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Denver is 1006 miles. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Illinois to Denver.

How do I get a train ticket from Illinois to Denver?

Book your Illinois to Denver train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Denver?

Book your Illinois to Denver bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 2568+ hotels available in Denver.

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

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

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
best
1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Denver (DEN)plane PIA - DEN
4h 38m
$101–501
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane ORD - DEN
5h 25m
$92–455
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
18h 56m
$290–650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200
24h 25m
$192–362
Drive 1,000.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Denvercar 1,000.6 mi
15h 53m
$183–264
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane MDW - DEN
5h 10m
$122–665
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)plane MKE - DEN
6h 32m
$196–976
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Denver (DEN)plane STL - DEN
6h 45m
$160–772

Illinois to Denver by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

18h 56mAverage Duration

$290Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Illinois to Denver.

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Distance: 822 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Denver (DEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $290–650 and the journey takes 18h 56m.

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