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How to get fromChicago to Iron Riverby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Iron River by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane ORD - IWD
    2. Take the bus from Ironwood to Iron River, MIbus bus
    6h 2m
    $190–268

  2. Drive  326.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Iron Rivercar car 326.9 mi
    6h 46m
    $60–87

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MIbus bus
    10h 44m
    $75–160

  4. Fly to Sawyer International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane ORD - MQT
    2. Take the bus from Gwinn to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MIbus bus
    8h 30m
    $92–388

  5. Fly to Green Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MIbus bus
    9h 40m
    $110–390

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MIbus bus
    10h 55m
    $64–134

  7. Bus via Green Bay

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MIbus bus
    11h 50m
    $68–130

Chicago to Iron River by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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.

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