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How to get fromChicago to Grand Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    2. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 7m
    $166–255

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    23h 59m
    $360–750

  3. Drive 1,097.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Grand Lakecar car 1,097.8 mi
    17h 59m
    $201–290

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane plane ORD - HDN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Steamboat Springs, CO to Kremmling, COshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kremmling, CO to Grand Laketaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $318–731

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ORD - DEN
    2. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $216–535

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus, train

    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 the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h
    $186–675

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

    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 Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 27m
    $192–591

Chicago to Grand Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,020.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Granby Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $360–750 and the journey takes 22h 22m.

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