There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Iron River by plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rhinelander, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane ORD - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Iron Rivercar
4h 37m$54–312Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MIbus
10h 44m$80–166Drive 326.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Iron Rivercar 326.9 mi
6h 48m$60–87Fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane ORD - IWD
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Iron River, MIbus
6h 2m$170–268Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MIbus
10h 55m$66–136
Chicago to Iron River by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Iron River is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Iron River is to fly and drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $50 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Iron River. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Iron River, MI via Milwaukee and Escanaba, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Chicago and Iron River is 347 miles. The road distance is 328.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Iron River without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Chicago to Iron River, including transfers.
Chicago to Iron River bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Iron River bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Iron River is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Chicago to Iron River.
There are 21+ hotels available in Iron River.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Iron River, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iron River, MI via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Escanaba, MI in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Ironwood to Iron River, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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