How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Denver?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Denver start from $88. The average price for this route is around $173. 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 travel time from Chicago to Denver is 22h 25m, covering a distance of 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 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Burlington Trailways , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Denver?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Denver at 12:15am. 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 a mode of travel recommended 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 Busbud reviews, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Denver?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 traveller 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 $104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:45am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	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 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	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 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	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 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	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 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	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 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	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 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Denver on January 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:01pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 14m	8:15am	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 10m	8:15am	DENVER	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	8:15am	DENVER	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:48 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Denver

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Denver. The journey takes about 22 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

22h 25mAverage Duration

1478 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $794	Average Duration22h 25m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$123 - $1,885	Average Duration1d	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

3.5/587,456 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

4/55,684 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,779 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 $88. The average price for this route is around $173. 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 travel time from Chicago to Denver is 22h 25m, covering a distance of 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 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Burlington Trailways, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Denver?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Denver at 12:15am. 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 a mode of travel recommended 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 Busbud reviews, the bus company Burlington Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Denver?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 traveller 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

12-26

$322

12-27

$285

Today

$277

12-29

$223

12-30

$204

12-31

$142

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Denver was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $142

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 $142 to $373 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 $142 which is on 2025-12-31.