How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Denver?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Denver start from $113. The average price for this route is around $152. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Denver?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Denver is 22h 10m, covering a distance of 1478 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 30m and is operated by Burlington Trailways .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Denver route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Burlington Trailways , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Denver?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Denver at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Denver?

A bus trip from Chicago to Denver generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Denver?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Denver?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Denver?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Denver?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Denver from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on January 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Jefferson Lines + Express Arrow	Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	20h 20m	4:35pm	DENVER	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on January 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	DENVER	Cheapest
Jefferson Lines + Express Arrow	Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	20h 20m	4:35pm	DENVER	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on January 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	DENVER	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	DENVER	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on February 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	DENVER	Cheapest
Jefferson Lines + Express Arrow	Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	20h 20m	4:35pm	DENVER	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on February 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	DENVER	Cheapest
Jefferson Lines + Express Arrow	Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	20h 20m	4:35pm	DENVER	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on February 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	DENVER	Cheapest
Jefferson Lines + Express Arrow	Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	20h 20m	4:35pm	DENVER	Fastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:10am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on February 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 9m	8:10am	DENVER	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	8:10am	DENVER	No tags
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:10am	DENVER	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Denver

We recommend taking the train

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 $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

18h 56mAverage Duration

1478 kmDistance

134kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$113 - $541	Average Duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$122 - $1,091	Average Duration18h 56m	CO₂ emissions 134kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Denver?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Denver

A
Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
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B
Bus Station
1055 19th St, Denver, CO 80202

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

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

Wi‑Fi5

Amtrak

4/55,751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Denver by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Denver?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Denver start from $113. The average price for this route is around $152. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Denver?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Denver is 22h 10m, covering a distance of 1478 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 30m and is operated by Burlington Trailways.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Denver route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Burlington Trailways, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Denver?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Denver at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Denver?
A bus trip from Chicago to Denver generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Denver?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Denver?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Denver?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Denver?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Burlington Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-26

$169

01-27

$196

Today

$209

01-29

$145

01-30

$149

01-31

$128

02-01

$141

02-02

$121

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Denver was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $121

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 $121 to $408 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 $121 which is on 2026-02-02.