What is the travel distance from Chicago to Glenwood Springs?

The distance separating Chicago and Glenwood Springs is 1042 miles (1680 km).

Bus Chicago to Glenwood Springs from $156 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Glenwood Springs on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	2:50pm	Glenwood Springs (W Gleenwood Mall Bus Stop)	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 17h	2:50pm	Glenwood Springs (W Gleenwood Mall Bus Stop)	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 17h	2:50pm	Glenwood Springs (W Gleenwood Mall Bus Stop)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 5h	2:50pm	Glenwood Springs (W Gleenwood Mall Bus Stop)	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	2:50pm	Glenwood Springs (W Gleenwood Mall Bus Stop)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Glenwood Springs

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Glenwood Springs. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

1039 milesDistance

152kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$136 - $344	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$119 - $1,255	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 152kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Glenwood Springs by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Glenwood Springs?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$159

11/22

$178

Today

$174

11/24

$156

11/25

$158

11/26

$158

11/27

$158

11/28

$162

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Glenwood Springs was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $156

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Glenwood Springs, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $156 to $371 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Glenwood Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $156 which is on 2025-11-24.