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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Aspenby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Aspen by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    5h 23m
    $98–448

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    24h 58m
    $364–714

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    27h 46m
    $190–345

  4. Drive 1,152.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Aspencar car 1,152.4 mi
    19h 23m
    $211–304

  5. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    31h

Chicago Union Station to Aspen by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,032.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 27h 46m.

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