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How to get fromDuluth to Lake Michiganby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Duluth to Lake Michigan by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Duluth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DLH - MKE
    5h 26m
    $81–482

  2. Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DLH - ORD
    4h 15m
    $43–266

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 912 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 2m
    $266–415

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 912 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    11h 39m
    $112–183

  5. Drive  468.4 mi

    1. Drive from Duluth to Chicagocar car 468.4 mi
    7h 49m
    $81–116

  6. Fly Duluth International Airport to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DLH - TVC
    6h 4m
    $61–362

  7. Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DLH - MDW
    6h 44m
    $68–386

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    5h 9m
    $126–613

  9. Bus to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Hurleybus bus
    2. Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IWD - ORD
    5h 47m
    $186–334

  10. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    14h 51m
    $131–208

Duluth to Lake Michigan by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to Congress Plaza & Michigan via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 11h 39m.

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