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How to get fromIndianapolis to Isle Royale National Parkby bus, taxi, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Isle Royale National Park by bus, taxi, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    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
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    25h 46m
    $371–524

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    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
    6. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    25h 46m
    $369–526

  3. Fly from Indianapolis, 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
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    17h 36m
    $383–833

  4. 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
    6. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    27h
    $416–641

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane ORD - MQT
    3. Take the bus from Gwinn 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
    6. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    18h 56m
    $387–764

Indianapolis (IND) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 787 mi
  • Duration: 25h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Isle Royale National Park. However, 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, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Chippewa Harbor, then walk to Chippewa Harbor. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Sawyer International Airport (MQT), take the taxi to Gwinn, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Chippewa Harbor, then walk to Chippewa Harbor.

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