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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 to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    5h 19m
    $78–398

  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 / ...
    25h 20m
    $596–912

  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 / ...
    28h 9m
    $194–298

  4. Drive  1,152.4 mi

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

  5. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane ORD - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Aspencar car
    6h 41m
    $86–409

Chicago Union Station to Aspen by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$596Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,032.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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 28h 9m.

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