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How to get fromChicago to Arapahoe Basinby plane, shuttle, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Arapahoe Basin by plane, shuttle, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Denver International Airport to Keystone Resortshuttle bus
    7h 45m
    $232–305

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane plane ORD - HDN
    2. Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Arapahoe Basincar car
    7h 50m
    $100–420

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winter Park/Frasertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Drive from Winter Park/Fraser to Arapahoe Basincar car
    23h 18m
    $614–942

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Frisco Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1200
    26h 7m
    $203–300

  5. Drive  1,062.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Arapahoe Basincar car 1,062.2 mi
    17h 13m
    $194–280

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ORD - DEN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Denver International Airport to Keystone Resortshuttle bus
    8h
    $162–515

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane ORD - EGE
    2. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Frisco Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 26m
    $154–484

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Denver, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MKE - DEN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Denver International Airport to Keystone Resortshuttle bus
    9h 14m
    $359–946

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Denver International Airport to Keystone Resortshuttle bus
    10h 41m
    $242–725

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Frisco Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 57m
    $108–428

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Denver International Airport to Keystone Resortshuttle bus
    11h 8m
    $212–535

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN) flights

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Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,006.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Arapahoe Basin via Denver Union Station, Frisco Transit Center, Frisco Transfer Center, and Arapahoe Basin in around 26h 7m.

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