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

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There are 10 ways to get from Duluth to Lake Michigan by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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
    4h 58m
    $81–492

  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 11m
    $43–276

  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 / ...
    10h 59m
    $147–303

  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 Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    11h 22m
    $106–164

  5. Drive  468.4 mi

    1. Drive from Duluth to Chicagocar car 468.4 mi
    7h 49m
    $86–124

  6. Fly Duluth International Airport to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DLH - TVC
    6h 7m
    $71–382

  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
    5h 57m
    $58–356

  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 7m
    $646–1,063

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

    1. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Hurley, WIbus bus
    2. Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IWD - ORD
    5h 26m
    $196–274

  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 49m
    $131–208

Duluth to Lake Michigan by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 Howard CTA Station via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 11h 22m.

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