There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Glenwood Springs by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane ORD - ASE
- Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 8th St + Pitkin Avebus
6h 5m$96–450Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Glenwood Springs Stationtrain California Zephyr
25h 36m$380–800Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus West
26h 40m$179–328Drive 1,153.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Glenwood Springscar 1,153.6 mi
18h 26m$211–305Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane ORD - EGE
- Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Avon Stationbus
- Take the bus from Avon Station to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
8h 34m$106–464Fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane ORD - HDN
- Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Glenwood Springscar
8h 6m$110–472
Chicago to Glenwood Springs by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Glenwood Springs is to bus which costs $170 - $330 and takes 26h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Glenwood Springs is to fly and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $95 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Glenwood Springs. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at W 6th St via Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Glenwood Springs Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 36m.
The distance between Chicago and Glenwood Springs is 1075 miles. The road distance is 1160.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Glenwood Springs without a car is to train which takes 25h 36m and costs $380 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Chicago to Glenwood Springs, including transfers.
Chicago to Glenwood Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Glenwood Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Glenwood Springs is to train which takes 25h 36m and costs $380 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 26h 40m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Glenwood Springs, 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 W 6th St via Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 26h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Glenwood Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from AABC Airport DV to 8th St + Pitkin Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Avon Station to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Bustang
- Phone
- +1 970-328-3520
- [email protected]
- Website
- Core Transit
Bus from Eagle County Airport to Avon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Core Transit
- Schedules at
- Core Transit Bus Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Glenwood Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Glenwood Springs is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 3:55 AM in Chicago and 2:55 AM in Glenwood Springs.
Chicago to Glenwood Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glenwood Springs Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Glenwood Springs is 1160 miles. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Chicago to Glenwood Springs.
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