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How to get fromMilwaukee to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    16h 13m
    $154–282

  2. Drive 1,020.7 km

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Manitoulin Islandcar car 1,020.7 km
    12h 44m
    $203–292

  3. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MKE - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    13h 21m
    $168–775

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Rogers City, MIbus bus
    4. Drive from Rogers City, MI to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    21h 22m
    $309–577

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pellston, drive

    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. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    10h 54m
    $213–617

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

    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. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    11h 17m
    $183–599

  7. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane MKE - APN
    2. Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    16h 16m
    $233–833

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

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Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,036.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 13m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Escanaba, take the bus to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, drive to Sault Ste Marie, take the bus to Blind River, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Milwaukee to Manitoulin Island in around 12h 44m.

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