Bus Tickets from Chicago to Denver

TodayAug 1
from US$181
TomorrowAug 2
from US$198
SunAug 3
from US$174
MonAug 4
from US$167
TueAug 5
from US$140
WedAug 6
from US$127
ThuAug 7
from US$144
FriAug 8
from US$146

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Denver
    Destination location: DENVER
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Denver
    Destination location: DENVER
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Denver
    Destination location: DENVER
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Denver
    Destination location: DENVER
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Denver
    Destination location: DENVER
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Denver

Bus
Average PriceUS$79 - US$342Average Duration1d 1h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$81 - US$904Average 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$81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
18h 56mAverage Duration
US$81Cheapest ticket
134kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Denver: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$125
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance1477 km
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Chicago to Denver Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Denver

  1. What is the travel distance from Chicago to Denver?

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

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Denver?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Union Station, 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
07-30
US$203
07-31
US$203
Today
US$203
08-02
US$241
08-03
US$193
08-04
US$198
08-05
US$161
08-06
US$122
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Denver was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of US$122

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$122 to US$290 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$122 which is on 2025-08-06.

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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Chicago to Denver

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Train from Chicago to Denver

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