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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Denver

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Denver from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$191

tomorrow

$87

Friday

$118

Saturday

$84

Sunday

$89

Monday

Tuesday

$95

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 19m	12:01 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/17/2025 12:01:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 19m
Greyhound US	34h 55m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:45 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$242	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/17/2025 10:50:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 55m
FlixBus	33h 30m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$250	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/17/2025 11:50:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $250 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
FlixBus	22h 15m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$270	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/17/2025 11:05:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $270 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Denver via Gary, IN, you can save more than $58? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  25h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  8:50 AM
  
  Gary, IN
  Adam Benjamin JR Metro Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 AM to Adam Benjamin JR Metro Center, Gary, IN (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  23h 25m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Gary, IN
  Adam Benjamin JR Metro Center
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $122
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Adam Benjamin JR Metro Center, Gary, IN (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:55:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 25m
Travel time is 5h 1m longer, but you will save $58

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 55m	11:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:20:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
FlixBus	23h 35m	10:10 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:45 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:10:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
FlixBus	33h 25m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:50:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 25m
FlixBus	27h 30m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 5:45:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Greyhound US	36h 5m	9:40 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:45 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$143	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:40:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	21h 19m	12:01 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station		Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 12:01:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 19m
	Greyhound US	34h 55m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:45 AM	Denver	Union Station		Economy	$177	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:50:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 55m	11:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 11:20:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Greyhound US	21h 19m	12:01 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 12:01:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 19m
FlixBus	23h 35m	10:10 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:45 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 10:10:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
FlixBus	33h 25m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$151	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 11:50:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 25m
FlixBus	27h 30m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/20/2025 5:45:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 19m	12:01 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/21/2025 12:01:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 19m
FlixBus	23h 35m	10:10 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:45 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$155	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:10:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
FlixBus	27h 35m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:45:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m
FlixBus	22h 15m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$160	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/21/2025 11:05:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Greyhound US	34h 55m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:45 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:50:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 19m	12:01 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 12:01:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 19m
FlixBus	33h 30m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$143	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 11:50:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
FlixBus	22h 15m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:20 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 11:05:00 AM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Greyhound US	34h 55m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:45 AM	Denver	Union Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/23/2025 10:50:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Denver is $57 on 1/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Denver

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Denver are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Chicago to Denver. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Chicago and Denver.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 buses from Chicago to Denver, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Denver, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Denver

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 7 times every day by bus from Chicago to Denver in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Denver starting from $57!

Cheapest Bus	$57
Fastest Bus	20h 19m
Earliest Bus	11:05 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	918.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Denver

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Denver: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$191

Thursday 12/18

$87

Friday 12/19

$118

Saturday 12/20

$84

Sunday 12/21

$108

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$163

Wednesday 12/24

$89

Thursday 12/25

$96

Friday 12/26

$112

Saturday 12/27

$124

Sunday 12/28

$99

Monday 12/29

$110

Tuesday 12/30

$95

Wednesday 12/31

$88

Thursday 01/01

$116

Friday 01/02

$95

Saturday 01/03

$154

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

$87

Tuesday 01/06

$84

Wednesday 01/07

$81

Thursday 01/08

$57

Friday 01/09

$81

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Denver

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Denver, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $57, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Denver. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $84.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Denver, with $57. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $126.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Denver

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Denver in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Denver, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Denver are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Denver

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Denver from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to Denver

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Denver:

Cheapest Price	$125
Fastest Bus	21h 15m
Earliest Bus	11:05 AM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/17/2025

Greyhound US from Chicago to Denver

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Denver:

Cheapest Price	$84
Fastest Bus	20h 19m
Earliest Bus	12:01 PM
Last Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/17/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Denver

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Denver.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Federal Blvd & W 19th Ave Bus Stop

Federal Blvd & W 19th Ave Federal Blvd & W 19th Ave

Union Station

Wynkoop St 1701

Bus Stop

Colorado Station

E Evans Ave 4401

19th St. Bus Station

19th St 1055

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chicago to Denver? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to Denver.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Denver

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Denver? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Denver? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Denver bus

How much does a Chicago Denver bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $57 and takes 20h 55m to reach Denver. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Denver?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $57 and $274. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Denver.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Denver each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Denver bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Denver take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Denver is offered by Greyhound US and takes 20h 19m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $201. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Denver?

The earliest bus arriving in Denver from Chicago starts at 11:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Denver?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Denver starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Denver route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Denver, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Denver?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Denver by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Denver bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Denver bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Denver bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Denver on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Denver?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Chicago and Denver. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Denver?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Denver

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Denver

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Denver. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!