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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane IND - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Charlevoixbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    10h 28m
    $121–498

  2. Drive, car ferry

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

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Charlevoixbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    18h 4m

  4. 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 Charlevoixbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    19h 24m
    $267–410

  5. 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 to Charlevoixbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    12h 29m
    $114–484

  6. 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. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Charlevoixbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    14h 8m
    $140–537

  7. 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 Charlevoixbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    19h 24m

Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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 line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the bus to Charlevoix, walk to Charlevoix, then take the car ferry to Beaver Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Beaver Island via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Charlevoix, and Charlevoix in around 18h 4m.

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