There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Ironwood by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (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
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane ORD - IWD
3h 12m$174–232Drive 392.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Ironwoodcar 392.4 mi
7h 19m$72–104Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwoodbus
12h 24m$88–175Train, bus via Saint Paul
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
14h 11m$170–343Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwoodbus
13h 30m$81–145
Chicago to Ironwood by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ironwood is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ironwood is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $170 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ironwood. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Ironwood via Green Bay, WI - Transit and Escanaba, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Chicago and Ironwood is 359 miles. The road distance is 394.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ironwood without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 24m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chicago to Ironwood, including transfers.
Chicago to Ironwood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ironwood is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $170 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 30m.
Chicago to Ironwood bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Green Bay Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ironwood is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Chicago to Ironwood.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ironwood, MI, USA?
Key Lime flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ironwood via Green Bay, WI - Transit and Escanaba, MI in around 13h 30m.
- 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
- $150–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
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