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How to get fromMilwaukee to Thunder Bayby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Milwaukee to Thunder Bay by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    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 Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane ORD - YQT
    8h 40m
    $154–608

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste Mariecar car
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    22h 7m
    $166–350

  3. Drive  941.5 km

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Thunder Baycar car 941.5 km
    10h 46m
    $188–271

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 851.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Milwaukee to Thunder Bay. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, then fly to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee to Thunder Bay via Escanaba, St. Ignace, and Sault Ste Marie in around 22h 7m.

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