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

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There are 8 ways to get from Wheat Ridge to Chicago by bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 44m
    $118–571

  2. Line 76 bus, train to Denver, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    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 8m
    $73–331

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    20h 24m
    $286–656

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    25h 40m
    $191–356

  5. Drive 1,002 mi

    1. Drive from Wheat Ridge to Chicagocar car 1,002 mi
    15h 52m
    $183–265

  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 7m
    $201–930

  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
    $149–622

  8. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Colorado Springsbus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COS - ORD
    8h 28m
    $109–392

Wheat Ridge to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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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 $280–650 and the journey takes 18h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W 38th Ave & High Ct to Chicago Bus Station via Stout St & 18th St, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 40m.

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