1 day in Chicago & Denver Itinerary

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Chicago trip planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Chicago. August in Chicago sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 67°F at night. On the 27th (Thu), you'll travel to Denver.

Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Denver attractions planning app.

You can fly from Chicago to Denver in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder evenings in Denver when traveling from Chicago in August, with lows around 58°F. On the 27th (Thu), you'll travel back home.