There are 6 ways to get from Iron River to Chicago by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Rhinelander, fly
best- Drive from Iron River to Rhinelander (RHI)car
- Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RHI - ORD
3h 48m$49–262Bus, train
- Take the bus from Iron River, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
10h 44m$81–165Drive 327.9 mi
- Drive from Iron River to Chicagocar 327.9 mi
6h 46m$60–87Bus to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Iron River, MI to Ironwoodbus
- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IWD - ORD
4h 52m$169–265Bus
- Take the bus from Iron River, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
10h 55m$66–132Bus via O'Hare
- Take the bus from Iron River, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
11h 35m$93–152
Iron River to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iron River to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Iron River to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $45 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Iron River to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Iron River, MI and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Escanaba and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Iron River and Chicago is 347 miles. The road distance is 329.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iron River to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 44m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Iron River to Chicago, including transfers.
Iron River to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Iron River, MI station.
Iron River to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iron River to Chicago is 330 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Iron River to Chicago.
There are 1300+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Iron River, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Iron River, MI to Chicago Bus Station via Escanaba, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rhinelander to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rhinelander to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Iron River, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Iron River, MI to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Iron River, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Iron River, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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