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How to get fromChicago to Madeline Islandby car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Madeline Island by car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Chicago to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 3m
    $92–128

  2. Drive 452.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcar car 452.3 mi
    8h 54m
    $83–120

  3. Fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane ORD - IWD
    2. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 52m
    $240–355

  4. Fly to Duluth International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane ORD - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 21m
    $142–447

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Madeline Island, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Madeline Island. However, you can drive to Bayfield, WI then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD), take the taxi to Hurley, WI, take the bus to Ashland, take the taxi to Bayfield, WI, then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal.

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