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How to get fromChicago to Royal Gorge Bridgeby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Royal Gorge Bridge by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    2. Take the taxi from Colorado-Springs-Airport-COS to Royal Gorge Bridgetaxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $242–725

  2. Drive 1,083.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago to Royal Gorge Bridgecar car 1,083.1 mi
    18h 37m
    $198–286

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Colorado Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs to Royal Gorge Bridgetaxi taxi
    22h 35m
    $451–828

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Colorado Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs to Royal Gorge Bridgetaxi taxi
    25h 14m
    $276–455

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    2. Take the taxi from Colorado-Springs-Airport-COS to Royal Gorge Bridgetaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    $218–595

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 987.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Royal Gorge Bridge, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Royal Gorge Bridge. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport (COS), then take the taxi to Royal Gorge Bridge. Alternatively, you can take the train to Denver, walk to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Colorado Springs, then take the taxi to Royal Gorge Bridge.

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