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How to get fromChicago to Colorado Springs, COby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Colorado Springs, CO by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    5h 39m
    $116–559

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    6h 12m
    $92–429

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    21h 17m
    $351–692

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus South
    24h 33m
    $172–320

  5. Drive 1,026.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Colorado Springs, COcar car 1,026.5 mi
    17h 27m
    $188–271

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    6h 38m
    $172–250

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ORD - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    6h 59m
    $222–510

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

    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 the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    8h 1m
    $200–773

  9. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus
    31h 11m

Chicago to Colorado Springs, CO by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Colorado Springs, CO via Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B4, and Colorado Springs Downtown Station in around 24h 33m.

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