There are 8 ways to get from Duluth to Lake Superior by plane, car, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane DLH - AVP
- Drive from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Lake Superiorcar
7h 43m$113–570Bus, train
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Binghamtonbus 325 / ...
- Take the bus from Binghamton ShortLine Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus
30h$400–809Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus
35h 38m$323–510Drive 1,181.5 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Lake Superiorcar 1,181.5 mi
21h 33m$216–312Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DLH - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus
10h 12m$223–824Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DLH - EWR
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus
10h 27m$186–570Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
- Drive from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Lake Superiorcar
32h 4m$375–817Bus via Saint Ignace
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Detroit Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus
44h 21m$285–490
Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Lake Superior is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Lake Superior is to fly and drive which takes 7h 43m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Lake Superior. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Monticello ShortLine Terminal via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 38m.
The distance between Duluth and Lake Superior is 981 miles. The road distance is 1188.4 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Lake Superior without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h and costs $400 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Duluth to Lake Superior, including transfers.
Duluth to Lake Superior bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
Duluth to Lake Superior bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Lake Superior is 1h ahead of Duluth. It is currently 1:52 AM in Duluth and 2:52 AM in Lake Superior.
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Lake Superior is 1188 miles. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Duluth to Lake Superior.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Lake Superior, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Duluth to Lake Superior via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Monticello ShortLine Terminal in around 35h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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