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How to get fromChicago to Basaltby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Basalt by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)planeORD - ASE
    5h 48m
    $84–398

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Basalt Park & Ride UVbusBrt / ...
    24h 45m
    $140–400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Downtown BasaltbusL
    27h 7m
    $110–304

  4. Drive 1,162.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Basaltcar1,162.8 mi
    19h 3m
    $213–307

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)planeORD - EGE
    2. Take the taxi from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Basalttaxi
    5h 50m
    $202–555

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)planeMDW - ASE
    6h 46m
    $100–488

Chicago to Basalt by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Basalt, CO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Downtown Basalt via Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 27h 7m.

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