IL → CO · about 913 miles
Chicago to Denver bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 14 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Denver. The fastest takes 18 hours 56 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:25 PM and the last at 2:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 18h 56m
- First departure
- 12:25 PM
- Last departure
- 2:00 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day | 21h 35m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station Bus Concourse | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 7:56 AM +1 day | 18h 56m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Denver | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Denver The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Denver
Return trip: Denver to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Denver?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 18 hours 56 minutes; the typical trip is 18 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Denver?
The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM (Daily) and the last at 2:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Denver?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Denver leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.