There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Iron River by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Iron Riverbus
11h 12m$152–295Drive 362.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Iron Rivercar 362.3 mi
6h 57m$67–96Bus via Escanaba
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Iron Riverbus
12h 15m$81–150Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Duluth International Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane MKE - DLH
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Iron Riverbus
8h$91–497Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Iron Riverbus
13h 52m$105–180Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane ORD - IWD
- Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Iron Riverbus
6h 32m$205–300Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane ORD - DLH
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Iron Riverbus
8h 1m$97–386Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Iron Riverbus
8h 45m$652–1,088
Milwaukee to Iron River by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Iron River is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Iron River is to bus and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $200 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Iron River. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Iron River via Escanaba, MI and Ironwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Iron River is 520 miles. The road distance is 364.4 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Iron River without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 12m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Milwaukee to Iron River, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Iron River bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Milwaukee station.
Milwaukee to Iron River bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Iron River is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Milwaukee to Iron River.
There are two+ hotels available in Iron River.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Iron River, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee to Iron River via Escanaba, MI and Ironwood in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Ironwood to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Hurley, WI to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- 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
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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