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 $158 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Glenwood Springs on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	2:50pm	Glenwood Springs (W Gleenwood Mall Bus Stop)	CheapestFastest
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 18h	2:50pm	Glenwood Springs (W Gleenwood Mall Bus Stop)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	2:50pm	Glenwood Springs (W Gleenwood Mall Bus Stop)	No tags
	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 17h	2:50pm	Glenwood Springs (W Gleenwood Mall Bus Stop)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 16h	2:50pm	Glenwood Springs (W Gleenwood Mall Bus Stop)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:10 AM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Glenwood Springs.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$165 - $298	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$98 - $1,695	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 152kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Glenwood Springs

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 $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

$98Cheapest ticket

152kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Glenwood Springs: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$232

Average bus trip duration1d 9h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure5:25am

Distance1041 miles (1678 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,303 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

3.5/510,812 reviews

Staff4.1

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Glenwood Springs Bus

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

Best price found

10/05

$227

10/06

$249

Today

$224

10/08

$224

10/09

$158

10/10

$241

10/11

$238

10/12

$236

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Glenwood Springs was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $158

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 $158 to $335 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 $158 which is on 2025-10-09.

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Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Glenwood Springs.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Glenwood Springs will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Glenwood Springs while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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!

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