Bus Tickets from Chicago to Denver

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Next departures for Chicago to Denver on November 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Downtown Greyhound Station
    		DENVERCheapestFastest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Downtown Greyhound Station
      		DENVERNo tags
      FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
        		DENVERNo tags
        FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
          		Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
          		DENVERNo tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
            		Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
            		DENVERNo tags

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            We recommend taking the train

            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 $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1train per day
            18h 56mAverage Duration
            916 milesDistance
            134kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$66 - $328Average Duration1d 3h
            37kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$87 - $334Average Duration18h 56m
            134kg CO₂e

            Bus Chicago to Denver: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$117
            Average bus trip duration1d 3h
            Number of daily buses7
            Earliest bus departure4:45am
            Distance917 miles (1478 km)
            Latest bus departure11:50pm

            Chicago to Denver Bus

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

            Best price found
            10/31
            $92
            11/01
            $89
            Today
            $180
            11/03
            $117
            11/04
            $114
            11/05
            $77
            11/06
            $77
            11/07
            $84
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Denver was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $77

            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 $77 to $249 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 $77 which is on 2025-11-05.

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            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?

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