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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Vail takes 27h 48m and the fastest bus takes 24h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Vail. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 48m
Duration
1,118 mi
Distance
$232
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Vail bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Chicago and Vail. The service departs Chicago at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Vail at 11:50:00. All services require a transfer at Denver Union Station and take an average of 27h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USABustang24h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USABustang24h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USABustang24h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USABustang44h 45m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USABustang24h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USABustang24h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Vail? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,117.9 mi
  • Duration: 27h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Vail Transportation Center via Denver Union Station and Union Station Gate B19 in around 24h 26m.

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