How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Denver?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Denver start from $82. The average price for this route is around $111. 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 trip duration from Chicago to Denver is 22h 10m, covering a distance of 916 miles (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 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Burlington Trailways , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Denver?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on February 15
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	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	8:45am	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 16
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	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 5m	8:10am	DENVER	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on February 17
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	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 5m	8:10am	DENVER	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on February 18
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	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 5m	8:10am	DENVER	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on February 19
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	Cheapest
Jefferson Lines + Express Arrow	Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	20h 20m	4:35pm	DENVER	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	6:40pm	DENVER	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 9h	6:40pm	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on February 20
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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	6:40pm	DENVER	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 9h	6:40pm	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 5m	8:10am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on February 21
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	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	8:45am	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 22
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	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:10am	DENVER	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:04 PM CST.

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 19 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

19h 56mAverage Duration

916 milesDistance

134kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $255	Average Duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$88 - $334	Average Duration19h 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

3.5/587,523 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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

Wifi5

Amtrak

4/55,759 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,211 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $82. The average price for this route is around $111. 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 trip duration from Chicago to Denver is 22h 10m, covering a distance of 916 miles (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 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Burlington Trailways, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Denver?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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

02/13

$169

02/14

$164

Today

$164

02/16

$137

02/17

$107

02/18

$95

02/19

$92

02/20

$92

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Denver was searched and found on Feb 19, 2026 with a price of $92

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 $92 to $258 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 $92 which is on 2026-02-19.