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How to get fromWheat Ridge to Chicagoby bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wheat Ridge to Chicago by bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Line 76 bus, train to Denver, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wadsworth Blvd & W 35th Ave to Olde Town Arvada Stn Gate Abus bus
    2. Take the train from Olde Town Arvada E-Bound to Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    5h 49m
    $118–571
  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123
    20h 44m
    $98–311
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    20h 36m
    $103–293
  4. Drive 1,002 mi

    1. Drive from Wheat Ridge to Chicagocar car 1,002 mi
    15h 52m
    $183–265
  5. Line 76 bus, train to Denver, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wadsworth Blvd & W 35th Ave to Olde Town Arvada Stn Gate Abus bus
    2. Take the train from Olde Town Arvada E-Bound to Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    6h 5m
    $288–721
  6. Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 4m
    $220–1,086
  7. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Colorado Springsbus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane COS - MDW
    8h 3m
    $189–822

Wheat Ridge to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wheat Ridge, CO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–290 and the journey takes 18h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–290 and the journey takes 20h 35m.

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