Bus Denver to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Denver to Chicago

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

today

$79

tomorrow

$133

Friday

$158

Saturday

Sunday

$92

Monday

$110

Tuesday

$89

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 15m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
Greyhound US	22h 35m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/17/2025 7:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	27h 10m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/17/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 10m
Greyhound US	35h 35m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/17/2025 7:25:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 20m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	4:20 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$133	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/18/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	22h 35m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/18/2025 7:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/18/2025 7:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	25h 40m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	10:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$186	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/18/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
Greyhound US	35h 35m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$214	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/18/2025 7:25:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 20m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	4:20 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/19/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/19/2025 7:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	25h 40m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	10:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/19/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
Greyhound US	22h 35m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$198	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/19/2025 7:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
Greyhound US	35h 35m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$210	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/19/2025 7:25:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 15m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
Greyhound US	20h 20m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	4:20 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	22h 35m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/21/2025 7:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
Greyhound US	25h 25m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	9:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/21/2025 7:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
Greyhound US	25h 50m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	10:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/21/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 20m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	4:20 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/22/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/22/2025 7:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	22h 35m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$143	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/22/2025 7:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
Greyhound US	25h 40m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	10:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/22/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
Greyhound US	35h 35m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/22/2025 7:25:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 15m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
Greyhound US	22h 35m	7:00 PM	Denver	Union Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
Greyhound US	25h 25m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	9:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	25h 50m	7:25 PM	Denver	Union Station	10:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$167	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $167 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Denver to Chicago is $79 on 12/17/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Denver to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 10 times every day by bus from Denver to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Denver to Chicago starting from $79!

Cheapest Bus	$79
Fastest Bus	21h 20m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Latest Bus	7:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	918.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Denver to Chicago

Every day, 10 buses from 1 bus companies leave Denver for Chicago: 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

$83

Thursday 12/18

$133

Friday 12/19

$158

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$108

Monday 12/22

$110

Tuesday 12/23

$156

Wednesday 12/24

$165

Thursday 12/25

$129

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

$101

Sunday 12/28

$101

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$99

Thursday 01/01

$107

Friday 01/02

$129

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

$108

Monday 01/05

$89

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

$131

Friday 01/09

$96

Saturday 01/10

How to save money travelling from Denver to Chicago

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 Denver to Chicago 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 Denver to Chicago, 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 Denver to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Denver and Chicago

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

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

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Denver to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Denver to Chicago bus

How much does a Denver Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $79 and takes 22h 15m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $79 and $218. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

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

Every day, the Denver to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Denver to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 21h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $133. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Denver to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Denver starts at 7:00 PM. 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 Denver to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Denver for Chicago starts at 7:25 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 Denver Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Denver to Chicago, passengers can travel with 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 Denver and Chicago?

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

What can I take with me on the Denver to Chicago 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 Denver Chicago 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 Denver Chicago 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 Denver to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Denver and to Chicago

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