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How to get fromApostle Islands to Waukeshaby car ferry, car, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Apostle Islands to Waukesha by car ferry, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Bayfield, WI to Waukeshacar car
    7h 22m
    $74–104

  2. Drive 361.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Waukeshacar car 361.1 mi
    7h 14m
    $66–96

  3. Car ferry, bus, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ashland to Hurley, WIbus bus
    3. Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IWD - ORD
    4. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    9h 19m
    $282–448

Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Apostle Islands to Waukesha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Apostle Islands, WI, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Apostle Islands to Waukesha. However, you can take the car ferry to Bayfield, WI then drive to Waukesha. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Bayfield, WI, take the taxi to Ashland, take the bus to Hurley, WI, take the taxi to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare International Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Multi-Modal Facility, walk to Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, take the bus to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, then take the line 1 bus to E Main Street at N East Avenue.

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