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How to get fromMilwaukee to Lake Superiorby bus, unknown, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Lake Superior by bus, unknown, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Marquette, MIbus bus 1490
    2. Walk from Marquette, MI to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    10h 23m

  2. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Sault Sainte Mariecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sault Sainte Marie to Sugar Islandcarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Sugar Island to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    11h 8m

  3. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Sawyer International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane MKE - MQT
    2. Walk from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    7h 53m

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sawyer International Airport, travel

    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. Walk from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    6h 21m

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport, travel

    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. Walk from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    7h 26m

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, travel

    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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORD - CIU
    3. Walk from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    7h 56m

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pellston, travel

    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 Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    3. Walk from Pellston (PLN) to Lake Superiorunknown unknown
    8h 27m

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 355.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Lake Superior, Alger County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Lake Superior. However, you can take the bus to Marquette, MI then travel to Lake Superior. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Milwaukee to Lake Superior via Sault Sainte Marie and Sugar Island in around 11h 8m.

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