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How to get fromMilwaukee to Isle Royaleby bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Isle Royale by bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Houghton, MIbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    16h 31m
    $249–365

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sawyer International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane ORD - MQT
    3. Take the bus from Gwinn to Houghton, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    14h
    $312–670

  3. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Houghton County Memorial Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane plane MKE - CMX
    2. Take the bus from Houghton, MI to Baragabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baraga to Houghton, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    14h 40m
    $308–805

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane plane ORD - CMX
    3. Take the bus from Houghton, MI to Baragabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Baraga to Houghton, MIbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    13h 32m
    $314–684

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 498.6 mi
  • Duration: 16h 31m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Isle Royale, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Isle Royale. However, you can take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, then take the ferry to Rock Harbor. Alternatively, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Sawyer International Airport (MQT), take the taxi to Gwinn, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, then take the ferry to Rock Harbor.

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