What is the travel distance from Chicago to Denver?

The distance separating Chicago and Denver is 916 miles (1478 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Denver?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Denver start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Denver?

Once in Denver, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mount Evans, Clyfford Still Museum, Washington Park, Empower Stadium at Mile High and Denver Zoo.

Bus Chicago to Denver from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on September 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	CheapestFastest
		9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 12h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 55m	8:15am	DENVER	CheapestFastest
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 12h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 12h	8:45am	DENVER	Cheapest
	11:00am	Chicago	20h 30m	6:30am	Denver	Fastest
	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 55m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
	11:00am	Chicago	20h 30m	6:30am	Denver	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	8:15am	DENVER	Cheapest
	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 55m	8:15am	DENVER	Fastest
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 12h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 12h	8:45am	DENVER	Cheapest
	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 55m	8:15am	DENVER	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 12h	8:45am	DENVER	Cheapest
	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 55m	8:15am	DENVER	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	8:45am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 12h	8:45am	DENVER	Cheapest
	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 55m	8:15am	DENVER	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	8:45am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 35m	8:45am	DENVER	Cheapest
	11:00am	Chicago	20h 30m	6:30am	Denver	Fastest
	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 55m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
	11:00am	Chicago	20h 30m	6:30am	Denver	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:20 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Denver.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $452	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$85 - $334	Average Duration18h 56m	CO₂ emissions 134kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Denver

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

2train per day

18h 56mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest ticket

134kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Denver: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance916 miles (1477 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,286 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to customer reviews, the service received mixed feedback. Some customers enjoyed their trips but mentioned a lack of power on the bus between Lexington NE and Denver CO as an issue. However, there were also reports of a rude driver who yelled at passengers for no reason.

Greyhound Chicago Denver recent customer reviews

I really enjoyed my two trips. My only problem was that our bus did not have power between Lexington NE and Denver CO but it was manageable.

Sarah A.

January 3, 2023

The third driver we had was rude when we started out screaming and cussing at a rider to see his ticket and we all had reboard tickets all because his miscount

Jerome H.

June 22, 2022

Great service

Salvador P.

January 14, 2020

Burlington Trailways

4/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/510,735 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Denver Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Chicago to Denver. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Chicago to Denver from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Denver?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Denver

A - Union Station

B - Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Denver

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Denver?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Denver?
What are the best sights and things to do in Denver?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/28

$283

09/29

$132

Today

$137

10/01

$125

10/02

$72

10/03

$98

10/04

$69

10/05

$109

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Denver was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $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 $69 to $283 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 $69 which is on 2025-10-04.

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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Denver will emit less CO2 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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$120	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time18h 56m	Avg Price$141	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Denver to Chicago

You can also go to Denver by train

Train from Chicago to Denver

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