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How to get fromChicago to Vail Ski Resortby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Vail Ski Resort 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

    best
    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 Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 16m
    $142–480

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

    cheapest
    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 33m
    $96–425

  3. 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
    22h 9m
    $268–610

  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 B19 to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus West
    24h 48m
    $175–271

  5. Drive  1,093.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Vail Ski Resortcar car 1,093.3 mi
    17h 31m
    $200–289

  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
    $172–545

  7. 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 47m
    $242–335

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane plane ORD - HDN
    2. Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Vail Ski Resortcar car
    7h 10m
    $100–431

Chicago to Vail Ski Resort by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,060.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Vail Ski Resort via Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and Vail Transportation Center in around 24h 48m.

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