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How to get fromChicago to Apostle Islands National Lakeshoreby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane ORD - IWD
    2. Drive from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Bayfield, WIcar car
    4h 39m
    $144–222

  2. Fly to Rhinelander, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane ORD - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Bayfield, WIcar car
    6h 21m
    $68–335

  3. Drive 448.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Visitor Centercar car 448.9 mi
    8h 42m
    $82–119

  4. Fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane plane ORD - CMX
    2. Drive from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Bayfield, WIcar car
    7h 5m
    $82–365

  5. Fly to Duluth International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane ORD - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    8h 1m
    $132–436

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD), then drive to Bayfield, WI. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Visitor Center in around 8h 42m.

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