There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Palisade by plane, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane ORD - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Palisadecar
6h 39m$94–442Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane ORD - GJT
9h 52m$90–432Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
29h 40m$323–763Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Idaho Springs Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Springs to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
31h 10m$197–307Drive 1,228.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Palisadecar 1,228.4 mi
19h 38m$225–324Fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane ORD - HDN
- Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Palisadecar
7h 43m$110–450
Chicago to Palisade by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Palisade is to bus which costs $190 - $310 and takes 31h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Palisade is to fly and drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Palisade. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 3rd Street east of Main Street via Denver Union Station, Idaho Springs, Downtown Transfer Facility and Clifton Transfer Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Palisade station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Grand Junction Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.
The distance between Chicago and Palisade is 1166 miles. The road distance is 1235.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Palisade without a car is to train which takes 29h 40m and costs $320 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Chicago to Palisade, including transfers.
Chicago to Palisade bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Palisade train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Palisade is to train which takes 29h 40m and costs $320 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 31h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $440 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Palisade, CO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $320–800 and the journey takes 27h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to 3rd Street east of Main Street via Denver Union Station, Idaho Springs Bus Stop, Idaho Springs, Downtown Transfer Facility, and Clifton Transfer Station in around 31h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Omaha, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Des Moines, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Idaho Springs Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Palisade bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Palisade is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 1:00 AM in Chicago and 12:00 AM in Palisade.
Chicago to Palisade train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Palisade is 1236 miles. It takes approximately 19h 38m to drive from Chicago to Palisade.
There are 99+ hotels available in Palisade.