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How to get fromIndianapolis to Beaver Islandby bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Beaver Island by bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Charlevoix, MIbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    16h 45m
    $116–184

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Charlevoixcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    10h 13m
    $109–143

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Charlevoix, MIbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    19h 24m
    $183–343

  4. Fly to Pellston, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane IND - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Charlevoix, MIbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    10h 40m
    $120–487

  5. Train, bus, car ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Charlevoix, MIbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    19h 24m
    $193–318

  6. Fly to Traverse City, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane IND - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Charlevoix, MIbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    12h 42m
    $114–464

  7. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane IND - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Charlevoix, MIbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    13h
    $139–527

Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 553.2 mi
  • Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Beaver Island, Charlevoix County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Beaver Island. However, you can take the bus to Gary Bus Station, take the bus to Kalamazoo Bus Stop, take the bus to Charlevoix, MI, walk to Charlevoix, then take the car ferry to Beaver Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Beaver Island via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Charlevoix, MI, and Charlevoix in around 19h 24m.

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