There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus 1490
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MIbus 1489
8h 51m$116–182Drive 259.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forestcar 259.7 mi
5h 44m$48–69Bus, fly to Rhinelander, 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 Rhinelander (RHI)plane ORD - RHI
- Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Ottawa National Forestcar
5h 55m$89–348Bus, 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 Ottawa National Forestcar
7h 2m$101–356Bus, 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 Ottawa National Forestcar
6h 58m$103–374Bus, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport
- 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 bus from Ironwood to Watersmeet. MIbus
7h 6m$245–349
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rhinelander (RHI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Iron River, MI via Escanaba, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Ottawa National Forest is 351 miles. The road distance is 261.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Milwaukee station.
Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest.
There are 166+ hotels available in Ottawa National Forest.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Ottawa National Forest, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Milwaukee to Ottawa National Forest via Escanaba, MI and Iron River, MI in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rhinelander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Houghton County Memorial Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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
- $130–200
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Ironwood to Watersmeet. MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- 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
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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