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How to get fromIndianapolis to Isle Royaleby bus, taxi, ferry or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Indianapolis to Isle Royale by bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Houghton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Malone Bayferry ferry
    26h 46m
    $366–508

  2. Fly, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane IND - MQT
    2. Take the bus from Gwinn to Houghton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Malone Bayferry ferry
    18h 23m
    $374–799

Indianapolis (IND) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Isle Royale, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Isle Royale. However, you can take the bus to Milwaukee Intermodal Station, walk to Milwaukee, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, then take the ferry to Malone Bay. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Sawyer International Airport (MQT), take the taxi to Gwinn, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, then take the ferry to Malone Bay.

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