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How to get fromIndianapolis to Crested Butteby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Crested Butte by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane IND - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    7h 55m
    $163–516

  2. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane IND - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    8h 47m
    $136–623

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Hwy 82 + Roundabout UVbus bus L
    5. Drive from Hwy 82 + Roundabout UV to Crested Buttecar car
    33h 53m
    $352–774

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Hwy 82 + Roundabout UVbus bus L
    5. Drive from Hwy 82 + Roundabout UV to Crested Buttecar car
    35h 12m
    $219–353

  5. Drive  1,214 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Crested Buttecar car 1,214 mi
    21h 44m
    $222–320

  6. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane IND - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    9h 34m
    $137–624

Indianapolis (IND) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,153.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Crested Butte. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Gunnison County Airport (GUC), take the taxi to Spencer & Hwy 135, then take the bus to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commerce. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Crested Butte via Chicago Union Station, Denver, Union Station Gate B19, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Hwy 82 + Roundabout UV in around 33h 53m.

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