What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Isle Royale?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Isle Royale is to fly and drive and ferry which costs $160 - $480 and takes 12h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Isle Royale?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Isle Royale is to fly and drive and ferry which takes 12h 16m and costs $160 - $480.

How far is it from Chicago to Isle Royale?

The distance between Chicago and Isle Royale is 597 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Isle Royale without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Isle Royale without a car is to bus and shuttle and taxi and ferry which takes 19h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Isle Royale?

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Chicago to Isle Royale, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Isle Royale?

Isle Royale is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:43 PM in Chicago and 4:43 PM in Isle Royale.

Chicago to Isle Royale - 3 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, taxi, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Isle Royale by plane, shuttle, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Duluth International Airport, shuttle, taxi, ferry
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane ORD - DLH
2. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Grand Marais to Grand Portagetaxi
4. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry
10h 25m
Fly to Thunder Bay International Airport, drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane ORD - YQT
2. Drive from City Hall Terminal to Grand Portagecar
3. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry
12h 16m
$166–475
Bus, shuttle, taxi, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Knife River Trailhead to Grand Maraisshuttle
4. Take the taxi from Grand Marais to Grand Portagetaxi
5. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry
19h 51m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

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1h 50mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594 mi
Duration: 10h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Isle Royale. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Duluth International Airport (DLH), walk to Duluth International Airport, take the shuttle to Grand Marais, take the taxi to Grand Portage, then take the ferry to Windigo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Minneapolis Bus Station, take the bus to Duluth, take the taxi to Knife River Trailhead, take the shuttle to Grand Marais, take the taxi to Grand Portage, then take the ferry to Windigo.

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How to get fromChicago to Isle Royaleby plane, shuttle, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Isle Royale by plane, shuttle, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

Fly to Duluth International Airport, shuttle, taxi, ferry

Fly to Thunder Bay International Airport, drive, ferry

Bus, shuttle, taxi, ferry