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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane ORD - EGE
    2. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to SOUTH FRONTAGE RD and VAIL RDbus bus
    6h 23m
    $96–449

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus West / ...
    21h 48m
    $353–702

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus West / ...
    24h 27m
    $171–316

  4. Drive 1,093.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Vailcar car 1,093.5 mi
    17h 28m
    $200–289

  5. 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 International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 36m
    $242–335

  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 International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 57m
    $292–595

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 30m
    $106–465

Chicago to Vail by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,060.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Vail Transportation Center via Denver Union Station and Union Station Gate B19 in around 24h 27m.

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