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How to get fromIndianapolis to Isle Royaleby plane, car, ferry, bus, taxi, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Isle Royale by plane, car, ferry, bus, taxi, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Thunder Bay International Airport, drive, ferry

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane IND - YQT
    2. Drive from City Hall Terminal to Grand Portagecar car
    3. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry ferry
    13h 50m
    $206–652

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Houghton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    23h 46m
    $288–441

  3. Train, bus, shuttle, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to U of M Duluthbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Knife River Trailhead to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    5. Take the taxi from Grand Marais to Grand Portagetaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry ferry
    24h 7m

  4. Fly to Sawyer International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane IND - MQT
    2. Take the bus from Gwinn to Houghton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    15h 36m
    $306–751

  5. Fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane plane IND - CMX
    2. Take the bus from Houghton, MI to Baragabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baraga to Houghton, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    14h 38m
    $308–765

  6. Bus, taxi, ferry via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Manitowocbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Houghton, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    24h 41m
    $291–460

  7. Train, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Houghton, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    25h
    $336–559

Indianapolis (IND) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 706.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 50m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Isle Royale, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Isle Royale. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), walk to Thunder Bay Airport, take the line 14 bus to City Hall Terminal, drive to Grand Portage, then take the ferry to Windigo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Milwaukee Intermodal Station, walk to Milwaukee, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, then take the ferry to Rock Harbor.

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