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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Idaho Springs by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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    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 58m
    $68–414

  2. 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 44m
    $260–610

  3. 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
    23h 23m
    $166–259

  4. Drive  1,029.2 mi

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

  5. 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 Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus bus
    6h 47m
    $138–204

  6. 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 15m
    $152–496

  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
    8h 11m
    $239–822

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

    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
    10h 2m
    $106–438

  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, CO to Denver, CObus bus
    3. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Idaho Springsbus bus
    9h 38m
    $122–582

  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, CO to Denver, CObus bus
    3. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Idaho Springsbus bus
    10h 4m
    $98–422

Chicago to Idaho Springs by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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 23h 23m.

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