There are 3 ways to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ishpeming, MI to Escanaba, MIbus 1490
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Milwaukee, WIbus 1490
8h 10m$50–103Drive 278.7 mi
- Drive from Ishpeming to Milwaukeecar 278.7 mi
5h 18m$51–74Fly
- Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MQT - MKE
5h 2m$171–733
Ishpeming to Milwaukee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Ishpeming to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Ishpeming, MI and arriving at Milwaukee, WI via Escanaba, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Ishpeming and Milwaukee is 317 miles. The road distance is 280.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Ishpeming to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Ishpeming, MI station.
The best way to get from Ishpeming to Milwaukee is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $750 and takes 5h 2m.
Ishpeming to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba, MI station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Ishpeming. It is currently 7:44 AM in Ishpeming and 6:44 AM in Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Ishpeming, MI, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Ishpeming, MI to Milwaukee, WI via Escanaba, MI in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 3 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Ishpeming, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Milwaukee, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Ishpeming to Milwaukee is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Ishpeming to Milwaukee.
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