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There are 7 ways to get from Crested Butte to Chicago by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Gunnison County Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Crested Butte 4-Way Stop to Gunnison Rec. Centerbus
    2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeGUC - ORD
    5h 24m
    $83–369

  2. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Avon Stationcar
    2. Take the bus from Avon Station to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    25h 58m
    $179–385

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Parkcar
    2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to West Glenwood Park & RidebusBrt / ...
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    30h 13m
    $133–352

  4. Drive 1,187.4 mi

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Chicagocar1,187.4 mi
    20h 4m
    $217–313

  5. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMTJ - ORD
    5h 58m
    $94–390

  6. Drive to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)car
    2. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeASE - ORD
    6h 24m
    $86–375

  7. Drive to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Eagle-Airport-EGEcar
    2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEGE - ORD
    6h 50m
    $87–377

Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Crested Butte, CO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to Chicago. However, you can take the bus to Gunnison Rec. Center, take the taxi to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crested Butte to Chicago Union Station via Avon Station, Federal Center Station Gate L, Federal Center Station, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, and Denver in around 25h 58m.

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