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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carbondale to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from 6th St + Colorado Ave to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    2. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ASE - ORD
    5h 38m
    $81–379

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Glenwood Springs Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    26h 14m
    $428–857

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus bus West
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    26h 51m
    $177–328

  4. Drive 1,166.7 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Chicagocar car 1,166.7 mi
    18h 47m
    $213–308

  5. Drive to Yampa Valley Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)car car
    2. Fly from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HDN - ORD
    7h 20m
    $98–405

Carbondale to Chicago by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration26h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,058.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Glenwood Springs Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $380–800 and the journey takes 25h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St + Colorado Ave to Chicago Bus Station via West Glenwood Park & Ride and Denver Union Station in around 26h 51m.

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