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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Aspen by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane BMI - ASE
    8h 35m
    $102–474

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak 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 Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    25h 13m
    $321–665

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines 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 Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    28h 25m
    $172–324

  4. Drive 1,067.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Aspencar car 1,067.8 mi
    19h 42m
    $195–282

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    7h 45m
    $133–530

  6. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Drive from Vail Transportation Center to Aspencar car
    27h 44m
    $505–955

Bloomington to Aspen by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 964.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 28h 25m.

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