There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Ironwood by bus, plane, or car
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Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
best- 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
4h 16m$182–268Drive 305 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Ironwoodcar 305 mi
5h 39m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus 1490
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwoodbus 1489
9h 55m$69–153Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rhinelander, drive
- 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 Rhinelander (RHI)plane ORD - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Ironwoodcar
6h 2m$84–353Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane MKE - IWD
5h 30m$79–357
Milwaukee to Ironwood by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Ironwood is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Ironwood is to bus and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $180 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Ironwood. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Ironwood via Escanaba, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Ironwood is 423 miles. The road distance is 306.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Ironwood without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Milwaukee to Ironwood, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Ironwood bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Ironwood is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $360 and takes 5h 30m.
Milwaukee to Ironwood bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Ironwood is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Milwaukee to Ironwood.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Ironwood, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee to Ironwood via Escanaba, MI in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Key Lime, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) twice daily.
- 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
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–440
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport via Chicago Midway, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- 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
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