There are 10 ways to get from Duluth to Lake Michigan by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly Duluth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DLH - MKE
4h 59m$81–462Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DLH - ORD
4h 11m$43–266Bus, train
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus Jefferson 912 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
10h 57m$177–333Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus Jefferson 912 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
11h 29m$112–193Drive 468.4 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Chicagocar 468.4 mi
7h 49m$86–124Fly Duluth International Airport to Traverse City
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DLH - TVC
5h 42m$61–352Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DLH - MDW
7h 3m$58–336Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
5h 7m$646–1,063Bus to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Hurley, WIbus
- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IWD - ORD
5h 26m$176–274Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Duluth, MN to U of MN Campus - Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
13h 25m$129–200
Duluth International Airport (DLH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Lake Michigan is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Saint Paul Union Depot and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Duluth and Lake Michigan is 352 miles. The road distance is 471.1 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 57m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Duluth to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Duluth to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 11h 29m.
Duluth to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Lake Michigan is 1h ahead of Duluth. It is currently 4:47 PM in Duluth and 5:47 PM in Lake Michigan.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to Jackson & Wabash via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International 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 St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth, MN to U of MN Campus - Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- 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
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Lake Michigan is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Duluth to Lake Michigan.












