There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Manitowish Waters by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane ORD - IWD
- Take the taxi from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Manitowish Waterstaxi
3h 55m$242–345Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
- Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Manitowish Waterscar
5h 4m$62–313Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Wakefieldbus
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Manitowish Waterstaxi
12h 40m$171–281Train, bus, taxi via Saint Paul
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus Moa
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Hurley, WIbus
- Take the taxi from Hurley, WI to Manitowish Waterstaxi
14h 48m$288–489Drive 359.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Manitowish Waterscar 359.7 mi
6h 37m$66–95Fly to Rhinelander, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane ORD - RHI
- Take the taxi from Rhinelander (RHI) to Manitowish Waterstaxi
4h 16m$182–465Fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane ORD - CMX
- Drive from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Manitowish Waterscar
6h 7m$76–350Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Wakefieldbus
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Manitowish Waterstaxi
12h 51m$157–252Bus, taxi via Manitowoc
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Manitowocbus
- Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Wakefieldbus
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Manitowish Waterstaxi
13h 46m$162–257
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Manitowish Waters is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Manitowish Waters is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 55m and costs $240 - $350.
The distance between Chicago and Manitowish Waters is 393 miles. The road distance is 361.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Manitowish Waters without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 12h 40m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Chicago to Manitowish Waters, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Manitowish Waters is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Chicago to Manitowish Waters.
There are 116+ hotels available in Manitowish Waters.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Manitowish Waters, WI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Manitowish Waters. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD), then take the taxi to Manitowish Waters. Alternatively, you can take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, take the bus to Escanaba, take the bus to Wakefield, then take the taxi to Manitowish Waters.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Houghton County Memorial Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
- $130–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Hurley, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Manitowoc, WI to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Manitowoc
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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