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

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

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  1. Fly to Sawyer International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane ORD - MQT
    3h 46m
    $108–370

  2. Drive 365.4 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ishpeming, MIbus bus
    11h 34m
    $71–143

  4. 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, MI to Ishpeming, MIbus bus
    6h 37m
    $90–365

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ishpeming, MIbus bus
    12h
    $69–157

  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, WI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ishpeming, MIbus bus
    12h 40m
    $73–131

Chicago to Ishpeming by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ishpeming, MI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly 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, MI via Milwaukee, WI and Escanaba, MI in around 12h.

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