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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Helper by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane ORD - SLC
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Helper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 6m
    $214–451

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

    cheapest
    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 Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    4. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Helper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 6m
    $140–540

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Helper Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    30h 53m
    $360–850

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Green Riverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Green River to Pricebus bus
    31h 24m
    $251–413

  5. Drive  1,410.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Helpercar car 1,410.7 mi
    22h 28m
    $258–372

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane MDW - SLC
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Helper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 58m
    $164–731

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Salt Lake City International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane MKE - SLC
    3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Helper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 36m
    $194–839

Chicago to Helper by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration30h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,389.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Helper, UT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Helper Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $360–850 and the journey takes 30h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Helper via Denver Union Station, Green River, and Price in around 31h 24m.

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