There are 5 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, MI 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
8h 21m$222–662Bus 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$298–381Bus 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 3m$92–329
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 429 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 148+ 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
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
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