Chicago to Colorado Springs by train
Colorado Springs lies 1,491 km (926 mi) west of Chicago, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 10 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,819 km (1,130 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Chicago | Colorado Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 456,568 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 1,838 m (6,030 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Santa Fe Depot |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 80901–80997 |
Clocks in Colorado Springs are 1 h behind Chicago right now, so a 20 h 10 min journey lands only 19 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Colorado Springs
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs. Of the 510 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (315), and 1 are five-star. Across 111 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 57,009 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Colorado Springs from Chicago?
1,491 km (926 mi) in a straight line, west of Chicago; by road roughly 1,819 km (1,130 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Colorado Springs by train?
About 20 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Colorado Springs?
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.