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How to get fromChicago to Lake Superiorby plane, unknown, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Superior by plane, unknown, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Sawyer International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane ORD - MQT
    2. Walk from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    5h 17m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Marquette, MIbus bus
    3. Walk from Marquette, MI to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    12h 52m

  3. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sault Sainte Mariecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sault Sainte Marie to Sugar Islandcarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Sugar Island to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    11h 42m

  4. Fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane plane ORD - CMX
    2. Walk from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    6h 22m

  5. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORD - CIU
    2. Walk from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    6h 52m

  6. Fly to Pellston, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    2. Walk from Pellston (PLN) to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    7h 23m

  7. Fly to Traverse City, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    2. Walk from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    8h 20m

  8. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Marquette, MIbus bus
    3. Walk from Marquette, MI to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    13h 3m

  9. Bus, travel 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 Marquette, MIbus bus
    3. Walk from Marquette, MI to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    13h 58m

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Superior, Alger County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Lake Superior. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Sawyer International Airport (MQT), then travel to Lake Superior. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Superior via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Marquette, MI in around 12h 52m.

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