Rome2Rio

How to get fromIsle Royale National Park to Chicagoby ferry, taxi, shuttle, bus, train, plane, or car

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Isle Royale National Park to Chicago by ferry, taxi, shuttle, bus, train, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry, taxi, shuttle, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Chippewa Harbor to Grand Portageferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Grand Portage to Grand Maraistaxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    5. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    22h 18m

  2. Ferry, drive to Thunder Bay International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Chippewa Harbor to Grand Portageferry ferry
    2. Drive from Grand Portage to City Hall Terminalcar car
    3. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YQT - ORD
    15h 17m
    $171–475

  3. Ferry, taxi, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Chippewa Harbor to Grand Portageferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Grand Portage to Grand Maraistaxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 41m

  4. Ferry, taxi, shuttle to Duluth International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Chippewa Harbor to Grand Portageferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Grand Portage to Grand Maraistaxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airportshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DLH - ORD
    13h 36m

Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle Royale National Park to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 795.3 mi
  • Duration: 22h 18m

What companies run services between Isle Royale National Park, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Isle Royale National Park to Chicago. However, you can walk to Chippewa Harbor, take the ferry to Grand Portage, take the taxi to Grand Marais, take the shuttle to Duluth International Airport, take the taxi to Duluth, take the bus to St. Paul, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, then take the train to Chicago Union Station. Alternatively, you can walk to Chippewa Harbor, take the ferry to Grand Portage, take the taxi to Grand Marais, take the shuttle to Duluth International Airport, take the taxi to Duluth, take the bus to St. Paul, then take the bus to Chicago Bus Station.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound