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How to get fromColorado Springs to West Chicagoby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Colorado Springs to West Chicago by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane COS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train
    7h 3m
    $96–446

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train
    7h 29m
    $76–356

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train
    23h 54m
    $570–927

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train
    25h 29m
    $200–297

  5. Drive  994.5 mi

    1. Drive from Colorado Springs to West Chicagocar car 994.5 mi
    17h 3m
    $182–263

  6. Bus to Denver, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train
    7h 43m
    $177–257

  7. Bus to Denver, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train
    7h 57m
    $107–467

  8. Bus to Denver, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train
    10h 15m
    $305–904

Colorado Springs to West Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$570Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 971.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Colorado Springs, CO, USA and West Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Colorado Springs to West Chicago. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Academy/Astrozon, take the line 37 bus to Airport/ Arrivals, walk to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to West Chicago. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to West Chicago via Union Station, Denver, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 54m.

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