The average bus between Chicago and Aspen takes 29h 5m and the fastest bus takes 28h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Aspen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 6 times a week between Chicago and Aspen. The service departs Chicago at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Aspen at 16:20:31. All services require a transfer at Denver Union Station and take an average of 29h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave station via Denver Union Station and Glenwood Springs station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.
Chicago to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Aspen bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave station.
The distance between Chicago and Aspen is 1645.9 km. The road distance is 1855 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Denver Union Station, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 27h 46m.