There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver, tram
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane ORD - DEN
- Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Jeffco Government Center Stationtram
6h 14mFly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane MDW - COS
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Denver, CObus
8h 53m$138–599Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
20h 4m$270–619Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
21h 57m$210–315Drive 1,013.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatrecar 1,013.3 mi
16h 5m$185–268Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Denver, tram
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane MDW - DEN
- Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Jeffco Government Center Stationtram
6h 3mTrain to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Denver
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)plane MKE - DEN
7h 27m$252–837Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane ORD - EGE
- Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus
9h$186–539
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre is to train and fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $250 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Red Rocks Amphitheatre station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Denver Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Red Rocks Amphitheatre station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Jeffco Government Center Station via Union Station Light Rail Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.
The distance between Chicago and Red Rocks Amphitheatre is 952 miles. The road distance is 1019.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre without a car is to train which takes 20h 4m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, including transfers.
Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre is to train which takes 20h 4m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 57m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, CO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $250–600 and the journey takes 18h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 21h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver via Colorado Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Denver via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- +44 1743 612002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Regional Transport
Tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Jeffco Government Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Regional Transport
Tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Jeffco Government Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Regional Transport
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
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre is 1019 miles. It takes approximately 16h 5m to drive from Chicago to Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
There are 1307+ hotels available in Red Rocks Amphitheatre.


