CO → IL · about 913 miles
Denver to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 14 direct buses and trains a week from Denver to Chicago. The fastest takes 18 hours 40 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:55 PM and the last at 6:59 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 18h 40m
- First departure
- 6:55 PM
- Last departure
- 6:59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:55 PM | 4:25 PM +1 day | 20h 30m | Daily | Denver Union Station Bus Concourse to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:59 PM | 2:39 PM +1 day | 18h 40m | Daily | Denver to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Denver Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Denver
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Denver
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Denver to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 18 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 18 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Denver to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 6:55 PM (Daily) and the last at 6:59 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Denver to Chicago?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Denver?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Denver Amtrak station and Denver Union Station Bus Concourse.