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How to get fromChicago to Ishpemingby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Ishpeming by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Sawyer International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane ORD - MQT
    3h 49m
    $108–360

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Ishpemingbus bus
    10h 45m
    $64–128

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Ishpemingbus bus
    10h 34m
    $97–177

  4. Drive  365.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ishpemingcar car 365.4 mi
    6h 58m
    $67–97

  5. Fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane plane ORD - CMX
    2. Take the bus from Houghton to Ishpemingbus bus
    6h 24m
    $86–355

  6. Bus via Green Bay

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Ishpemingbus bus
    11h 40m
    $71–128

Chicago to Ishpeming by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ishpeming, MI, USA?

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ishpeming via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Escanaba in around 10h 45m.

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