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Chicago to Vail

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$433.11
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$369.42
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$585.98

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,019.09
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$433.11
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.94–$178.34
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$458.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$420.37

Key Lime

Website:
keylimeair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$458.59

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
18h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$356.68

Bus operators

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.15–$121.02
Bus from Burlington to Denver
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$318.46

Bustang

Phone:
+1 800-900-3011
Website:
ridebustang.com/
Bus from Wewatta St & 17th St to Vail
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$25.48
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Vail
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83

Core Transit

Phone:
+1 970-328-3520
Website:
evta.colorado.gov
Bus from Eagle County Airport to SOUTH
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.61

Epic Mountain Express

Phone:
+1 970-754-7433
Website:
epicmountainexpress.com/
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$127.39–$152.86

RFTA

Phone:
+1 970-925-8484
Website:
rfta.com
Bus from AABC Airport DV to West
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.97–$5.86

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Vail?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Vail is to train and bus which costs $103.26 - $326.09 and takes 21h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Vail?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Vail is to fly and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $195.65 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Vail?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Vail. However, there are services departing from Chicago, IL and arriving at Vail Transportation Center via Burlington, 18th St & Stout St and Wewatta St & 17th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.

How far is it from Chicago to Vail?

The distance between Chicago and Vail is 1707 km. The road distance is 1762.1 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Vail without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Vail without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 44m and costs $103.26 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Vail?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Chicago to Vail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Vail bus from?

Chicago to Vail bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago, IL station.

Where does the Chicago to Vail bus arrive?

Chicago to Vail bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Burlington, IA station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Vail?

Vail is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 15:11 in Chicago and 14:11 in Vail.

Can I drive from Chicago to Vail?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Vail is 1762 km. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Chicago to Vail.

Where can I stay near Vail?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Vail. Prices start at $126.75 per night.
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