Rome2Rio

How to get fromRacine to Apostle Islandsby car, car ferry, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Apostle Islands

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Racine to Apostle Islands by car, car ferry, bus, 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.

  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Racine to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 3m
    $81–112

  2. Drive 389.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Racine to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcar car 389.4 mi
    7h 55m
    $72–103

  3. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane ORD - IWD
    3. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 42m
    $271–400

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane ORD - DLH
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 11m
    $172–492

  5. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane MKE - IWD
    2. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 20m
    $168–470

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Racine to Apostle Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 389.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and Apostle Islands, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Racine to Apostle Islands. However, you can drive to Bayfield, WI then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mitchell Airport, take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD), take the taxi to Hurley, WI, take the bus to Ashland, take the taxi to Bayfield, WI, then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides