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How to get fromChicago to University of Colorado Boulderby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to University of Colorado Boulder by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus bus
    5h 37m
    $138–201

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus bus
    9h 7m
    $126–478

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus bus Ff2 / ...
    19h 58m
    $322–674

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus bus Ff2 / ...
    22h 37m
    $155–291

  5. Drive 1,005.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to University of Colorado Bouldercar car 1,005.1 mi
    16h 13m
    $184–265

  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 Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus bus
    5h 57m
    $188–461

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Denver, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MKE - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus bus
    7h
    $244–825

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Airport to Denver International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus bus
    8h 33m
    $146–618

Chicago to University of Colorado Boulder by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 947.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University of Colorado Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to University of Colorado Boulder via Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B18, and Broadway & Regent Dr in around 22h 37m.

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