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How to get fromIndianapolis to Apostle Islandsby car, car ferry, plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Apostle Islands by car, car ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 13m
    $125–176

  2. Fly Indianapolis to Rhinelander, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane plane IND - RHI
    2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcar car
    9h 5m
    $113–522

  3. Fly Indianapolis to Duluth International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane IND - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 17m
    $166–583

  4. Drive  631.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcar car 631.3 mi
    12h 4m
    $116–167

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane IND - IWD
    2. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 10m
    $195–625

  6. Bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane ORD - IWD
    4. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    5. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 6m
    $311–393

  7. Fly Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane IND - MSP
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 59m
    $632–1,284

  8. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane LAF - IWD
    3. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    14h 16m
    $193–577

Indianapolis (IND) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631 mi
  • Duration: 12h 13m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Apostle Islands, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Apostle Islands. However, you can drive to Bayfield, WI then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Duluth International Airport (DLH), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 108 bus to Duluth Transportation Center East, take the bus to Ashland, take the taxi to Bayfield, WI, then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal.

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