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How to get fromChicago to La Juntaby plane, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to La Junta by plane, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)plane plane ORD - PUB
    2. Drive from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to La Juntacar car
    7h 50m
    $88–422

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Junta Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 50m
    $240–600

  3. Drive  1,014.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to La Juntacar car 1,014.6 mi
    17h 42m
    $186–268

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)plane plane MDW - PUB
    2. Drive from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to La Juntacar car
    7h 39m
    $124–622

Chicago to La Junta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 991.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and La Junta, CO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Junta Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–600 and the journey takes 17h 50m.

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