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How to get fromMilwaukee to Great Lakesby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Milwaukee to Great Lakes by bus, ferry, 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
    11h 35m
    $111–170

  2. Drive 89.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Chicagocar car 89.5 mi
    1h 42m
    $17–24

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  • Distance: 455.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Great Lakes. However, you can 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, you can drive from Milwaukee to Chicago in around 1h 42m.

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