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How to get fromGrand Junction to Chicago Union Stationby car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Chicago Union Station by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MTJ - ORD
    5h 19m
    $83–380

  2. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GJT - ORD
    7h 13m
    $73–376

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus bus West
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    27h 29m
    $197–310

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    27h 46m
    $700–1,200

  5. Drive  1,239.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Chicago Union Stationcar car 1,239.4 mi
    19h 51m
    $227–327

  6. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ASE - ORD
    8h 25m
    $90–379

Grand Junction to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,154.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Chicago Union Station via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,200 and the journey takes 27h 46m.

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