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How to get fromDenver, CO to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Denver, CO to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    5h
    $142–205

  2. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COS - ORD
    7h 24m
    $89–375

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    18h 58m
    $340–700

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    20h 48m
    $150–300

  5. Drive 1,000.7 mi

    1. Drive from Denver, CO to Chicagocar car 1,000.7 mi
    15h 53m
    $183–264

  6. Fly Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    5h 14m
    $192–485

  7. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane COS - MDW
    6h 57m
    $104–435

  8. Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $170–729

Denver, CO to Chicago by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 929.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $340–700 and the journey takes 18h 40m.

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