Top Places to Visit from Chicago to Colorado during Christmas Vacations

Colorado at Christmas is a bucket-list road trip from Chicago — snowy mountains, festive markets, and hot springs under the stars. Here’s what to see, and why a van is the way to get the group there.

Sights and thrills

Take in the famous Royal Gorge Bridge, wander the charming Georgetown Christmas Market, and soak in the Ouray Hot Springs surrounded by snow.

Festive fun

Go ice skating, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride, and enjoy seasonal celebrations like the Cherry Creek Chanukah Celebration — holiday memories for the whole group.

Travel smart

It’s a long mountain drive, so plan your route and stops, watch the weather, and pack for winter. Our Mercedes-Benz Sprinters add Crosswind Assist and Lane Keeping Assist for confident cold-weather driving.

Why it’s worth it

One van keeps the group together for the whole adventure, with room for luggage, gifts, and ski gear — and because we’re Illinois-based, you can drive it all the way to the Rockies and back, with two additional drivers free (three drivers in total).

Which van should you pick?

For comfort, the 15-passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter; for value, the 15-passenger Ford Transit. Browse the full fleet.