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How to get fromLake Forest to Denverby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Denver

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    6h 24m
    $147–211

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    3. Take the bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Denver, CObus bus
    9h 26m
    $109–452

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    21h 6m
    $338–709

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    26h 1m
    $158–311

  5. Drive 1,001.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Denvercar car 1,001.3 mi
    16h 21m
    $183–264

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Denver

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ORD - DEN
    6h 28m
    $198–472

  7. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Denver

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MKE - DEN
    7h 2m
    $231–780

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    3. Take the bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Denver, CObus bus
    9h 9m
    $133–581

Lake Forest to Denver by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Denver via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–300 and the journey takes 21h 35m.

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