Bus Tickets from Chicago to Denver

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TodayJul 30
from $244
TomorrowJul 31
from $213
FriAug 1
from $148
SatAug 2
from $161
SunAug 3
from $167
MonAug 4
from $157
TueAug 5
from $136
WedAug 6
from $126

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Denver
    Destination location: Denver
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Denver
    Destination location: Denver
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Denver
    Destination location: DENVER
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Denver
    Destination location: DENVER
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Denver
    Destination location: Denver
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Denver.

Bus
Average Price$79 - $342Average Duration1d 1h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$81 - $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 the good way to reach Denver. The journey takes about 18 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

Bus Chicago to Denver: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$125
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance916 miles (1477 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

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
07/28
$203
07/29
$203
Today
$203
07/31
$203
08/01
$183
08/02
$177
08/03
$189
08/04
$181
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Denver was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $177

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 $177 to $286 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 $177 which is on 2025-08-02.

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

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Denver

You can also go to Denver by train

Train from Chicago to Denver

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