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How to get fromChicago to Idaho Springsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Idaho Springs by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus bus
    6h 11m
    $148–214

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

    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 Idaho Springsbus bus
    9h 42m
    $120–478

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus bus West / ...
    20h 12m
    $342–682

  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 B19 to Idaho Springsbus bus West / ...
    22h 51m
    $167–313

  5. Drive 1,029.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Idaho Springscar car 1,029.2 mi
    16h 22m
    $188–272

  6. 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 Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus bus
    6h 32m
    $198–474

  7. 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 Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus bus
    7h 34m
    $176–737

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

    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 Idaho Springsbus bus
    8h 3m
    $168–540

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    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 bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus bus
    9h 4m
    $168–634

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus bus
    9h 37m
    $144–504

  11. 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 B19 to Idaho Springsbus bus
    29h 29m

Chicago to Idaho Springs by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 962.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Idaho Springs via Denver Union Station and Union Station Gate B19 in around 22h 51m.

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