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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Basalt by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    5h 30m
    $80–388

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Basalt Park & Ride UVbus bus Brt / ...
    24h 45m
    $596–911

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Downtown Basaltbus bus L / ...
    27h 27m
    $212–309

  4. Drive  1,161 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Basaltcar car 1,161 mi
    19h 14m
    $212–307

  5. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane ORD - EGE
    2. Take the taxi from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Basalttaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $198–535

Chicago to Basalt by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$596Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,043.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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) every 3 hours. 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 27m.

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