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How to get fromChicago to Isle Royale National Parkby train, bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Isle Royale National Park by train, bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Houghton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    21h
    $354–508

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Houghton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    21h 11m
    $341–478

  3. Fly, bus, taxi, ferry

    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 Houghton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    14h 56m
    $358–716

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 597.9 mi
  • Duration: 21h

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Isle Royale National Park, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Isle Royale National Park. However, you can take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Chippewa Harbor, then walk to Chippewa Harbor. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Sawyer International Airport (MQT), take the taxi to Gwinn, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Chippewa Harbor, then walk to Chippewa Harbor.

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