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Next departures from Chicago to Denver on 4 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
DENVERCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
DENVERFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
DENVERNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
DENVERNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
DENVERNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Denver

Bus
Average priceUS$63 - US$452Average duration1d 1h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$85 - US$334Average duration18h 56m
134kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Denver

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Denver. The journey takes about 18 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just US$85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
18h 56mAverage duration
US$85Cheapest ticket
134kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Denver: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$120
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance916 miles
Latest bus departure23:50

Chicago to Denver Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Denver

  1. How far is Denver from Chicago by coach?

    The distance between Chicago and Denver by coach is approximately 916 miles (1478 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Denver from Chicago without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01/10
US$150
02/10
US$96
Today
US$114
04/10
US$125
05/10
US$102
06/10
US$82
07/10
US$76
08/10
US$69
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Denver was searched and found on 8 Oct 2025 with a price of US$69

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Denver as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$69 to US$280 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Denver based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$69, which is on 2025-10-08.

Usually Burlington Trailways will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Denver!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Denver, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Denver will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Denver, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Denver?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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