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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    6h 29m
    $108–561

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, line 1 bus, line 3 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    2. Take the bus from Academy/Astrozon to Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to 10 Old Mans Trailbus bus
    6h 56m
    $84–401

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus South
    22h 57m
    $279–603

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    24h 46m
    $172–267

  5. Drive  1,032.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Manitou Springscar car 1,032.2 mi
    17h 39m
    $189–273

  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 Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    8h 20m
    $90–436

  7. 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 Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    8h 9m
    $160–226

Chicago to Manitou Springs by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 948.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to 10 Old Mans Trail via Denver Union Station, Denver, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, and Terminal in around 24h 46m.

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