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How to get fromChicago to Carbondaleby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

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    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 6th St + Colorado Avebus bus
    6h 10m
    $96–450

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Glenwood Springs Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    25h 53m
    $433–859

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus West
    27h 39m
    $180–328

  4. Drive 1,166.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Carbondalecar car 1,166.5 mi
    18h 44m
    $213–308

  5. Fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive

    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 Carbondalecar car
    8h 24m
    $112–475

Chicago to Carbondale by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration27h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,057.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Glenwood Springs Station once daily. Tickets cost $380–800 and the journey takes 25h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to 6th St + Colorado Ave via Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 27h 39m.

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