There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Wakefieldbus
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Manitowish Waterstaxi
10h 11m$147–222Drive 272.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Manitowish Waterscar 272.3 mi
4h 58m$50–72Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Rhinelander, taxi
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane MKE - RHI
- Take the taxi from Rhinelander (RHI) to Manitowish Waterstaxi
6h 13m$222–652Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, taxi
- 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 taxi from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Manitowish Waterstaxi
4h 59m$298–541Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, 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 Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
- Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Manitowish Waterscar
6h 9m$92–329Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport, 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 Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane ORD - CMX
- Drive from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Manitowish Waterscar
7h 9m$102–356
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Rhinelander (RHI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $75.
The distance between Milwaukee and Manitowish Waters is 430 miles. The road distance is 273.9 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 10h 11m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters.
There are 140+ hotels available in Manitowish Waters.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Manitowish Waters, WI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters. However, you can take the bus to Escanaba, take the bus to Wakefield, then take the taxi to Manitowish Waters. Alternatively, you can drive from Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters in around 4h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Rhinelander via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Houghton County Memorial Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
- $150–360
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
- 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
- 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
- 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
- coachusa.com
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