Chicago to Denver by train
Denver lies 1,475 km (917 mi) west of Chicago, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 58 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,800 km (1,118 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chicago | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 729,019 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | 48th & Brighton / National Western Center station, Moffat Station |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 80201–80299 |
Clocks in Denver are 1 h behind Chicago right now, so a 19 h 58 min journey lands only 18 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Chicago to Denver
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Staying in Denver
Our booking partner lists 628 places to stay in Denver. Of the 521 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (324), and 4 are five-star. Across 169 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 132,564 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Denver from Chicago?
1,475 km (917 mi) in a straight line, west of Chicago; by road roughly 1,800 km (1,118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Denver by train?
About 19 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Denver?
Denver is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Denver?
Our booking partner lists 628 places to stay in Denver, 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.