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How to get fromMilwaukee Airport (MKE) to Great Lakesby bus, ferry, rideshare, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Great Lakes by bus, ferry, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 58m
    $97–189

  2. Drive 84 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Chicagocar car 84 mi
    1h 35m
    $16–23

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Chicagorideshare rideshare 84 mi
    1h 35m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 462.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 58m

What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Great Lakes. However, you can take the bus to S6 & Clybourn, walk to Milwaukee, take the bus to Escanaba, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Milwaukee-MKE to Chicago on demand, and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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